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EJ59 UDK

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,034 mi
Last recorded132,034 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 UDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 132,034 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 122,706 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 112,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 100,588 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,258 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 91,637 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 87,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 76,026 miles

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

engine air filter pipes insecure on engine.

rear exhaust box, front bracket corroded away.

Fail 24 Feb 2018 76,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine air filter pipes insecure on engine.

rear exhaust box, front bracket corroded away.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 62,807 miles

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 28 Jan 2017 62,807 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,745 miles

Child seats fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to wall

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,559 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2013 25,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2012 17,408 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 UDK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UDK, 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 UDK registered?

EJ59 UDK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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