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EA59 EBN

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,844 mi
Last recorded96,844 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 EBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 96,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jul 2025 96,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2024 81,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2023 74,962 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,468 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corrosion, middle coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,736 miles

All brake discs rusty/worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front bumper damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2019 58,690 miles

Front Lower grill broken

Fail 3 Dec 2019 58,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower grill broken

Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust rear box corroding [not blowing]

Pass 28 Nov 2017 52,754 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2017 52,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2016 49,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear ex box very rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2016 49,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear ex box very rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,083 miles

both front tyres heavily worn inside edges

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,792 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 26,166 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 19,917 miles

front tyres slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

upper stop light not working

Fail 29 Oct 2012 19,917 miles

front tyres slightly deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

upper stop light not working

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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EA59 EBN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA59 EBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA59 EBN registered?

EA59 EBN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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