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SJ59 RWX

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,015 mi
Last recorded139,015 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 RWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 139,015 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 139,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 131,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 125,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 125,188 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,620 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 113,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Ball joint attachment (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 110,259 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 102,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 102,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 94,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is worn on inner edge.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 85,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 77,786 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,047 miles

Bonnet pull in car broken

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 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 7 Apr 2014 42,135 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 42,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,992 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 28,912 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,912 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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SJ59 RWX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SJ59 RWX, 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 SJ59 RWX registered?

SJ59 RWX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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