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MK59 AWW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,337 mi
Last recorded123,337 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 AWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 123,337 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 123,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up and play (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 116,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 116,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 116,028 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 109,198 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear hanger broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 101,766 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 101,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 plate limit of 1.8 test result 3.09 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 97,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 97,144 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit of 1.8 test result of 2.37 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 87,460 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 87,445 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 1.8 test result of 2.16 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,740 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 53,037 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 48,200 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,454 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 42,114 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 34,033 miles

advise both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,578 miles

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,186 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 21,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,910 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,997 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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MK59 AWW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AWW, 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 AWW registered?

MK59 AWW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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