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MV59 XVX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,492 mi
Last recorded88,492 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 XVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,492 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 88,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,508 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,798 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 45,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 44,304 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking on edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 42,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 39,952 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 39,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 36,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 33,432 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 28,587 miles

eml on

Pass 5 Nov 2014 23,697 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 23,691 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2013 18,661 miles

both front tyres very close to wear bar indicators

Pass 14 Nov 2012 11,145 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,229 miles

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

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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MV59 XVX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV59 XVX, 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 MV59 XVX registered?

MV59 XVX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is MV59 XVX safe to buy?

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