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CA59 DYN

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,332 mi
Last recorded95,332 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 DYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 95,332 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 91,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on rear beam axle

Fail 24 Jul 2024 86,455 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on rear beam axle

Pass 24 Jul 2023 81,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 77,655 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,219 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 74,219 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,628 miles

all brake discs worn and scoured

corrosion on rear beam axle

Pass 19 Jun 2019 67,714 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 67,673 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 64,583 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,945 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,228 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,089 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 52,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 7 Oct 2013 49,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

passenger air bag switched off

Fail 7 Oct 2013 49,526 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DYN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CA59 DYN, 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 CA59 DYN registered?

CA59 DYN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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