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EJ59 ZGM

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,626 mi
Last recorded97,626 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 ZGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 97,626 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 97,625 miles

Central Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer.

Fail 2 Jun 2025 94,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer.

Pass 11 Jun 2024 90,134 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 82,658 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Nov 2023 82,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,374 miles

Exhaust mounting defective above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 59,815 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 29 Oct 2020 50,404 miles

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 31 Oct 2019 41,683 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2019 41,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,388 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 26,302 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 24,153 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 24,153 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 22,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 22,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 19,619 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 15,894 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 11,852 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 ZGM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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