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MF59 VXJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,889 mi
Last recorded136,889 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 VXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 136,889 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 129,371 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 123,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 118,222 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 118,155 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 107,799 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 107,799 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 92,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 92,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 90,492 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,121 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 84,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,777 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt clasp incomplete.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE: Likely to expose cords soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 76,777 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seatbelt clasp incomplete.

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE: Likely to expose cords soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 66,751 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,219 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 54,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 44,016 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,816 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,314 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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MF59 VXJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 MF59 VXJ, 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 MF59 VXJ registered?

MF59 VXJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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