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MV59 XXZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

124,939 mi
Last recorded124,939 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 XXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 124,939 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 118,359 miles

Handbrake travel a bit excessive

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,668 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 105,260 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 99,767 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 94,631 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 89,792 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,349 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 75,969 miles

o/s front cv boot worn

o/s front link bar worn

rear exhaust box mounting worn

Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,666 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 52,677 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 52,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,949 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)

service is due

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XXZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

MV59 XXZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is MV59 XXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV59 XXZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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