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MX59 UHG

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,392 mi
Last recorded77,392 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 UHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 77,392 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 77,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 74,759 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 74,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,673 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 70,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,106 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 68,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 66,618 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,572 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,582 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 62,519 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 58,543 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 58,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 52,823 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 47,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 42,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn Low & Uneven On Inner Edge

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 38,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear section exhaust (Back Box), mounting breacket corroding.

Rear section exhaust (Back Box),mounting strap corroding.

Fail 23 May 2014 38,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear section exhaust (Back Box), mounting breacket corroding.

Rear section exhaust (Back Box),mounting strap corroding.

Pass 29 May 2013 33,213 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,801 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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MX59 UHG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHG, 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 MX59 UHG registered?

MX59 UHG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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