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RJ59 XEA

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,034 mi
Last recorded79,034 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 XEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 79,034 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 76,699 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 73,791 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,694 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 67,182 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 67,038 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,864 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 55,991 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 50,730 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 50,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 44,431 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Dec 2016 44,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 25,098 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 18,328 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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RJ59 XEA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ59 XEA, 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 RJ59 XEA registered?

RJ59 XEA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is RJ59 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ59 XEA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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