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DF59 AYC

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,380 mi
Last recorded59,380 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 AYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 59,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 53,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 53,638 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 47,539 miles

Nail in tyre nsr and osr ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 41,152 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 35,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below limit of 1,6mm on edge but tyre is step tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 29,665 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 29,665 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 26,695 miles

nsf and osf tyre below limit on edges but tyres are step tread

Pass 20 Feb 2019 22,061 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 17,497 miles

heavy wear noted to edges of front tyres

Pass 16 Feb 2017 12,273 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 8,245 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 8,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 8,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 7,504 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 6,417 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 4,897 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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DF59 AYC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF59 AYC, 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 DF59 AYC registered?

DF59 AYC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is DF59 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF59 AYC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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