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EJ59 XSF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,568 mi
Last recorded32,568 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 XSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 32,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 29,355 miles

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

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

id recommend replacing rear tyres due to cracking to side walls.

Pass 19 Nov 2023 26,501 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 26,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 42,410 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 26,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 25,723 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 25,274 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 24,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 23,898 miles

Nearside Rear advise nail in tread

Offside Front advise nail in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,250 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,435 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,426 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 20,426 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XSF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

EJ59 XSF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is EJ59 XSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 XSF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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