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RE59 TEY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,934 mi
Last recorded60,934 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 TEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 60,934 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 57,941 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 57,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear view mirror deteriorated.

Pass 25 Sep 2023 52,860 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,054 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 52,049 miles

Front Inner Brake disc contaminated inner surface both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 49,760 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,613 miles

left rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2019 49,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 49,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 49,221 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 49,221 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,587 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 43,587 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,412 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 37,412 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,369 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 27,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,233 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 TEY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

RE59 TEY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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