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MX59 OEC

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,836 mi
Last recorded179,836 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 OEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 179,836 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 173,145 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 166,667 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 150,443 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 150,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 140,707 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 140,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2017 125,061 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 103,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2016 103,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,538 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 69,553 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 69,553 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,535 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 53,530 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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,519 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 36,488 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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MX59 OEC 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 MX59 OEC, 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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MX59 OEC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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