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MT59 WXZ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,041 mi
Last recorded104,041 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 WXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 104,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,878 miles

front inner brake discs corroded badly

offside front bottom ball joint slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2023 93,324 miles

offside front arb link worn

rear discs badly corroded

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 6 Dec 2022 86,078 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 85,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Silencer Clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,119 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 78,051 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,110 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 70,889 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 65,472 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,765 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 51,988 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,937 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,835 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,732 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 21,479 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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MT59 WXZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for MT59 WXZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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