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MT59 VXZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,974 mi
Last recorded93,974 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 VXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 91,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle has surface rust

Under body has general corrosion in various places/components

Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,065 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,233 miles

Colour fading from rear indicators.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension strut top mounting slightly stiff.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not adequate rigid brake pipe modification where flexi as standard (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged kinked at caliper union (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

offside front suspension coil spring slightly catching on body when lock to lock at full extension

Fail 30 Sep 2020 82,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195x55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not adequate rigid brake pipe modification where flexi as standard (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged kinked at caliper union (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

offside front suspension coil spring slightly catching on body when lock to lock at full extension

Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,163 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 76,163 miles

Exhaust system insecure 1st mounting bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure 2nd mounting bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 68,286 miles

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

f/n/s coil spring looks to be located incorrectly onto the strut top mounting.

f/o/s strut top mounting bearings seizing

Fail 9 Oct 2018 68,164 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

f/n/s coil spring looks to be located incorrectly onto the strut top mounting.

f/o/s strut top mounting bearings seizing

Pass 23 Sep 2017 61,803 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 61,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 48,553 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 48,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,376 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 40,376 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 33,758 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 28,951 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,926 miles

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

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 VXZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MT59 VXZ, 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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MT59 VXZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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