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MV59 XWH

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,425 mi
Last recorded56,425 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 XWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 56,425 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,935 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

visible pattern only on outer edge of nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2020 54,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

visible pattern only on outer edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2019 41,833 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind detected by hand not in brake roller test

Fail 8 May 2019 41,833 miles

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear slight brake bind detected by hand not in brake roller test

Pass 21 May 2018 40,306 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 40,169 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 40,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,927 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 32,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,403 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 28,393 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 27,015 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 22,292 miles

o/s/f - o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,476 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 20,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,168 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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MV59 XWH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MV59 XWH, 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 XWH registered?

MV59 XWH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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