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EX59 XPS

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,863 mi
Last recorded115,863 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 XPS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 115,863 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 109,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 97,051 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,108 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 92,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 84,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 76,570 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 69,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear wiper rubber torn

turbocharger heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2015 67,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear wiper rubber torn

turbocharger heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,616 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 58,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 43,100 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 22,643 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 22,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs badly corroded

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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EX59 XPS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EX59 XPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX59 XPS registered?

EX59 XPS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is EX59 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 XPS shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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