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CP59 CBU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,641 mi
Last recorded145,641 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 CBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 145,641 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 145,641 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 132,903 miles

engine/gearbox steady bar bush worn

Fail 11 Aug 2021 132,658 miles

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

engine/gearbox steady bar bush worn

Pass 14 Aug 2020 119,465 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 119,463 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 101,696 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 101,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 79,728 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 79,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 8 Aug 2016 46,268 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,975 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 43,975 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 36,641 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 27,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 18,913 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 18,906 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,292 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 18,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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CP59 CBU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CP59 CBU, 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 CP59 CBU registered?

CP59 CBU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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