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CA59 DYT

2009 Citroen C3

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,091 mi
Last recorded114,091 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 DYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 114,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2017 95,319 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,995 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 81,995 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 61,618 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged has been rubbing slightly on spring (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 61,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged has been rubbing slightly on spring (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape/stepped

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,088 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 42,088 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear discs and pads worn

Fail 6 Dec 2013 33,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 21,688 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,638 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 20,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is 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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CA59 DYT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DYT, 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 DYT registered?

CA59 DYT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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