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AY59 ZTV

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,298 mi
Last recorded112,298 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 112,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 108,842 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 108,776 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 107,633 miles

crack n/s w/screen central

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 20 Jan 2024 107,630 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

crack n/s w/screen central

Pass 19 Oct 2022 106,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

crack n/s windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2022 106,501 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

crack n/s windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2021 104,392 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

rear brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Pass 10 Oct 2020 102,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

front tyre walls perished and cracked and worn on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,307 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 100,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 95,567 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 91,309 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 91,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 87,241 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 87,239 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2015 82,756 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,802 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 77,802 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 68,480 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZTV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

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

Is AY59 ZTV safe to buy?

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