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AY59 ZVJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,908 mi
Last recorded88,908 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 88,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 87,035 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 87,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush bonding failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 85,915 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 80,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 75,980 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 69,498 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 57,132 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,159 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 48,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall beginning to perish.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall beginning to perish.

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall beginning to perish.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,166 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,266 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 28,342 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 21,021 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 21,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 13,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,350 miles

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

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 ZVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

AY59 ZVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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