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MK59 AXJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,841 mi
Last recorded84,841 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 AXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 84,841 miles

Offside Front Upper upper strut top bearing is causing the coil spring to judder when steering is being turned ,bearing might need attention.

Fail 18 Feb 2026 84,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn braking surfaces are badly corroded and scored . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn braking surfaces are badly corroded and scored . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper upper strut top bearing is causing the coil spring to judder when steering is being turned ,bearing might need attention.

Pass 11 Feb 2025 82,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 82,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 80,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,313 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 75,248 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 75,248 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,629 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 72,930 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 72,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 70,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,466 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,635 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 59,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,914 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,968 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 36,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 32,404 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 32,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,275 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,785 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 AXJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AXJ, 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 AXJ registered?

MK59 AXJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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