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CA59 DZK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,757 mi
Last recorded128,757 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 DZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 128,757 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 124,494 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Damage to the radiator support bracket

Exhaust system is corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 13 May 2020 117,857 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2020 117,857 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 107,798 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,843 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside sun visor does not stay up

Fail 14 Jun 2018 103,801 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity flickers (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside sun visor does not stay up

Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,384 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 97,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 83,939 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 83,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 69,554 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 69,554 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 54,954 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,471 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 51,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,421 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)

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

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 DZK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DZK, 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 DZK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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