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CA59 DMO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,288 mi
Last recorded133,288 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 DMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 133,288 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 116,262 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 116,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,952 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 97,544 miles

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

under tray is missing

Fail 31 May 2019 97,544 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury rear bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure center and front brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

rear heat shield is insecure

under tray is missing

Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,911 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 82,911 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 69,555 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,349 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 58,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 48,256 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2015 48,255 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre & tail mounting deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2014 38,409 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 38,409 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 23,615 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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CA59 DMO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA59 DMO, 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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CA59 DMO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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