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MV59 XXD

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,384 mi
Last recorded78,384 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 XXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,384 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases diesel injector chuffing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 78,308 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases diesel injector chuffing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,012 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 67,012 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit light scrubbing front tyres inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Aug 2016 57,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit light scrubbing front tyres inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,305 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 47,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,546 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 37,543 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,119 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 29,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,449 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 XXD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

MV59 XXD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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