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EJ59 XSW

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,114 mi
Last recorded103,114 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 XSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 103,114 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 103,114 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 97,748 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 92,937 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 84,887 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,157 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,882 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,465 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 66,325 miles

under tray fitted caused obstruction to view

Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,191 miles

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

Under tray cover fitted obstructing full under vehicle checks.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 56,910 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,857 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wiper blade smearing

Fail 7 Dec 2015 49,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wiper blade smearing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 36,614 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 36,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,244 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn

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 XSW is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 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 XSW, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ59 XSW registered?

EJ59 XSW is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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The MOT history for EJ59 XSW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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