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CA59 DZJ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,491 mi
Last recorded131,491 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 DZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 131,491 miles

Chuffing noise and smell of fuel/exhaust vapours in engine bay, possible injector seal blow-by

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed ABS wire routed incorrectly fouling hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear registration plate lamp lens missing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 131,488 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Chuffing noise and smell of fuel/exhaust vapours in engine bay, possible injector seal blow-by

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed ABS wire routed incorrectly fouling hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear registration plate lamp lens missing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,590 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 123,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure floor pan (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 112,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,604 miles

lip worn on front brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2017 98,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lip worn on front brake discs

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,997 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear discs worn

Fail 27 Jul 2016 80,997 miles

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2016 71,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 71,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' camera and air freshners (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,958 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,967 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 33,967 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 25,413 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 DZJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DZJ, 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 DZJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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