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MW59 DRX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,020 mi
Last recorded126,020 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 DRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 126,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 126,020 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 120,791 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 120,791 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 113,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wipers only working on fast speed

Pass 4 Mar 2023 107,047 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 106,952 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 106,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 106,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,921 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 103,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,688 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,249 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,524 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,966 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,647 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,932 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 68,423 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 47,835 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 47,835 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,430 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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MW59 DRX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MW59 DRX, 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 MW59 DRX registered?

MW59 DRX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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