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EJ59 XSD

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,209 mi
Last recorded50,209 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 XSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 50,209 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 45,302 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 42,013 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 42,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 37,686 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 37,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 37,352 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 37,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked - unblock (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 36,870 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked sidewall / tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 36,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 32,897 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 32,897 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 29,210 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 29,209 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,048 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 20,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 16,260 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 XSD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ59 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

EJ59 XSD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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