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CE59 DVK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,358 mi
Last recorded90,358 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 DVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 90,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 90,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 88,114 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 86,153 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 81,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,786 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 21 Oct 2020 77,786 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2019 74,598 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,559 miles

Nail in tyre x3 in n/s/r and x1 in o/s/r ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 59,320 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,855 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 53,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,426 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 42,277 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 42,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 36,447 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,980 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,315 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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CE59 DVK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 CE59 DVK, 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 CE59 DVK registered?

CE59 DVK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is CE59 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 DVK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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