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CP59 RBY

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,500 mi
Last recorded115,500 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 RBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 115,500 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 115,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 110,468 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 110,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken off at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 104,602 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 104,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to limit 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to limit 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,971 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 99,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 96,753 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 89,844 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,050 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 74,650 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,987 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,111 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,939 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 48,325 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 48,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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CP59 RBY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

CP59 RBY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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