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AJ59 DKU

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,499 mi
Last recorded120,499 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 DKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2024 120,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside mirror cover missing

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 116,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2023 116,384 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 112,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 104,884 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak top of gearbox ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 16 Sep 2019 96,240 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,084 miles

Front Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has small Pin hole in join from centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear hand brake cables, boots beginning to split/perish (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Rear wiper split.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 85,074 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Engine coolant leaking from vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front track control arm ends have excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has small Pin hole in join from centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear hand brake cables, boots beginning to split/perish (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Rear wiper split.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers in windscreen wiper sweep ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Oil leak slight, top of engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to backbox joint corroded (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Oct 2017 76,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure small cuts in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers in windscreen wiper sweep ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Oil leak slight, top of engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to backbox joint corroded (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,911 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 66,911 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Both rear hangers broken (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,214 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 57,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 26 Sep 2014 46,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,043 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,172 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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AJ59 DKU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ59 DKU, 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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AJ59 DKU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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