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MJ59 MXS

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,834 mi
Last recorded81,834 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 MXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 81,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2022 81,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2021 73,532 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 73,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 63,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a cut and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 53,344 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a cut and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,604 miles

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

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

all tyre valves perished and cracked.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 47,602 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box. (7.1.1)

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

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

all tyre valves perished and cracked.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,692 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 6 Mar 2017 41,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 29 Jan 2016 35,969 miles

O/S/F TYRE ON THE LIMIT

Fail 27 Jan 2016 35,961 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing catch (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing catch (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F TYRE ON THE LIMIT

Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,415 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 29,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 23,594 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2013 17,999 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,111 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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MJ59 MXS 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 MJ59 MXS, 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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MJ59 MXS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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