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EJ59 UCZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,652 mi
Last recorded115,652 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 UCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 115,652 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 112,395 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 104,880 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 101,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 99,640 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 99,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,635 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres getting close to limit

slight blow from front exhaust

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 16 Nov 2017 93,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres getting close to limit

slight blow from front exhaust

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,437 miles

engine light on

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 14 Nov 2016 81,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

some damage to n/s mirror glass

Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,621 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 68,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,342 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 39,957 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,773 miles

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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EJ59 UCZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ59 UCZ, 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 EJ59 UCZ registered?

EJ59 UCZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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