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MK59 AVN

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,545 mi
Last recorded130,545 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 AVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 130,545 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 130,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 123,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 117,826 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 117,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks to be getting low front edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,376 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,260 miles

AdBlue top up light on dash

Clunking noise from gearbox area when front wheels are spun

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,305 miles

rear seat backs folded down

Fail 2 Sep 2020 97,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted reverse light lend broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

rear seat backs folded down

Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,529 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 90,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,313 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2018 83,313 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link. top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front brake discs are liped

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,557 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,436 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,094 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 67,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,585 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rearbox inner mount broken @ weld(exh secure)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,321 miles

rear exhaust box bracket broken . exhaust still supported

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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MK59 AVN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK59 AVN, 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 MK59 AVN registered?

MK59 AVN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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