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RV59 KXC

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,708 mi
Last recorded117,708 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 KXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 117,708 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 109,006 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 109,006 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 100,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,973 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 98,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,951 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 96,186 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 94,388 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 94,388 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 86,294 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 86,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 75,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2018 75,829 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken also back box strop corroded away (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn and corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,140 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box mounting strap broken

Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,712 miles

front tyres wearing left rear tyre wear

Pass 21 Dec 2013 22,929 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads 75% worn

nsr tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 3 Jan 2013 17,310 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 15,735 miles

front tyre edges

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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RV59 KXC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV59 KXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV59 KXC registered?

RV59 KXC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is RV59 KXC safe to buy?

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