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CP59 CDY

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,267 mi
Last recorded71,267 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 CDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 71,267 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 71,244 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 69,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 69,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 68,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,129 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,369 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 63,584 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,235 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,754 miles

brakes slightly binding

engine light on

rear disc corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,442 miles

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,633 miles

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

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,191 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 29,097 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 14,769 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 14,766 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 CDY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CP59 CDY, 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 CDY registered?

CP59 CDY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is CP59 CDY safe to buy?

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