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AY59 ZUD

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,925 mi
Last recorded84,925 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres cracked

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2018 84,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres cracked

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,551 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2017 74,551 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,724 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres perishing / cracking

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2016 63,724 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

all tyres perishing / cracking

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2015 54,161 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,161 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,127 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 46,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,268 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,041 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 ZUD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

AY59 ZUD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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