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DE59 OBR

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,529 mi
Last recorded20,529 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 OBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 20,529 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 19,968 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 19,348 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 18,640 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 17,974 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 17,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 17,342 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 16,888 miles

slight movement in arb d bushers

Fail 11 Nov 2019 16,888 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight movement in arb d bushers

Pass 24 Nov 2018 16,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 15,539 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 15,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished exposing cords/ply (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished exposing cords/ply (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished exposing cords/ply (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished exposing cords/ply (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Oct 2016 14,806 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 14,205 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 13,370 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 12,448 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 11,636 miles

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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DE59 OBR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red 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 DE59 OBR, 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 DE59 OBR registered?

DE59 OBR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is DE59 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 OBR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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