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AK59 RJV

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,596 mi
Last recorded154,596 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 RJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 154,596 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 154,596 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 147,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 139,832 miles

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

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

small amount of wear found in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 25 Sep 2017 127,996 miles

wear found in both track rod ends

Fail 25 Sep 2017 127,996 miles

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

wear found in both track rod ends

Pass 14 Sep 2016 116,089 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 116,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 99,319 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 99,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,967 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,967 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,398 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,173 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 44,173 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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AK59 RJV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK59 RJV, 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 AK59 RJV registered?

AK59 RJV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AK59 RJV safe to buy?

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