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MF59 XMK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,096 mi
Last recorded110,096 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 XMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 110,096 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS, worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,635 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 92,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve to rear silenser (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger bracket before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,935 miles

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

coolant level low possible leak on o/s of engine

Fail 9 Oct 2019 82,935 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

coolant level low possible leak on o/s of engine

Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,378 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front shocks noisey

Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 65,728 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,756 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber starting to split at base (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber starting to split at base (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber starting to split at base (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,376 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 38,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked on the outer side wall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked on the outer side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2014 38,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked on the outer side wall

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked on the outer side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,793 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,226 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 XMK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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