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AY59 ZTU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,610 mi
Last recorded69,610 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 69,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 69,607 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 66,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edges andcracking on tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 66,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edges andcracking on tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 64,982 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb pale (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 64,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 62,145 miles

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Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,175 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 60,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 56,289 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 56,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,074 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 50,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 41,131 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 29,049 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 29,049 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,779 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,740 miles

All tyres starting to deteriorate

Drivers seatbelt has slight fraying to outer edges of webbing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,016 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,036 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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AY59 ZTU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY59 ZTU, 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 AY59 ZTU registered?

AY59 ZTU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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