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ML59 CEA

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,590 mi
Last recorded133,590 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 CEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 133,590 miles

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

Nearside 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exzhaust bracket broken secured with cable tie

underbody corroded

Fail 2 May 2026 133,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exzhaust bracket broken secured with cable tie

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 128,680 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 128,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 123,372 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 115,222 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 111,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has Outer Wear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus Inner And Outer Wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 104,193 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 104,193 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,237 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 98,237 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 92,253 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 92,253 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 83,524 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,111 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 75,059 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 65,586 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,519 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 62,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,935 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

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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ML59 CEA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 ML59 CEA, 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 ML59 CEA registered?

ML59 CEA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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