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MJ59 SXH

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,408 mi
Last recorded137,408 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 SXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 137,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 131,136 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 131,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 126,653 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 126,648 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,965 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 99,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 99,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,922 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost borderline (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,645 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in front drop links

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,566 miles

cut in tread of o/s front tyre [no cords visible]

Fail 18 Nov 2015 64,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in tread of o/s front tyre [no cords visible]

Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade is worn

Fail 17 Nov 2014 53,380 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear indicator bulbs are badly faded

rear wiper blade is worn

Fail 27 Nov 2013 42,499 miles

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

exhaust back box mounting bracket is badly corroded

rear brake discs are very badly worn strongly advise replacement pads are close to the limit

rear indicator bulbs are faded

rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,499 miles

exhaust back box mounting bracket is badly corroded

rear brake discs are very badly worn strongly advise replacement pads are close to the limit

rear indicator bulbs are faded

rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,489 miles

front brake discs are excessivly worn strongly advise replacement

rear exhaust mounting is corroded

rear indicator bulbs are faded

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 SXH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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