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RE59 TEU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,658 mi
Last recorded126,658 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 TEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 126,658 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2025 122,146 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 115,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear number plate lamp inop

Fail 4 Jul 2024 115,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear number plate lamp inop

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,003 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 95,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 95,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 91,904 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2020 83,403 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2020 83,430 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 77,015 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 77,015 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 69,583 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 59,554 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,095 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,054 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 51,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 40,419 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 40,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,085 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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RE59 TEU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE59 TEU, 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 RE59 TEU registered?

RE59 TEU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is RE59 TEU safe to buy?

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