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MF59 XGC

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,532 mi
Last recorded119,532 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 XGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 119,532 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 103,689 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,574 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2020 102,570 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,127 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 78,388 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both of (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2018 78,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both of (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,805 miles

Central EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 72,796 miles

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

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

Central EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 59,577 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 59,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,786 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,540 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,518 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 XGC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF59 XGC, 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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MF59 XGC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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