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MT59 VXB

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,109 mi
Last recorded47,109 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 VXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,109 miles

New instrument Cluster Fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 79,867 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 72,016 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 71,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 65,107 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Whole exhaust needed. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 58,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 52,351 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 52,351 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 45,081 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 45,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting brackets broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,838 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 33,272 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 23,758 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 16,254 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 11,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 8,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes are noisey

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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MT59 VXB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT59 VXB, 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 MT59 VXB registered?

MT59 VXB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for MT59 VXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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