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EX59 XRC

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,858 mi
Last recorded69,858 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 XRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 69,858 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 66,785 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 66,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 62,731 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,294 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 55,792 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 50,308 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 50,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 46,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,211 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,490 miles

rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 20 Jun 2019 40,489 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,143 miles

Removed items from drivers view.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,317 miles

Both rear tyres cracked & perished.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,240 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 13,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 8,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 7,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 5,342 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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EX59 XRC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EX59 XRC, 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

How do I check the history of EX59 XRC?

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What year was EX59 XRC registered?

EX59 XRC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is EX59 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 XRC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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