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DG09 DVZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,659 mi
Last recorded66,659 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 DVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 66,659 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 65,000 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 65,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 63,390 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 63,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 61,615 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber broken and slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 61,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber broken and slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 59,123 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 59,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 53,233 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 19 Jun 2020 53,233 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))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 44,844 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,531 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,703 miles

Front both front tyres cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2016 33,703 miles

Front both front tyres cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,062 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,510 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 22,510 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 13,290 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 11,093 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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DG09 DVZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG09 DVZ, 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 DG09 DVZ registered?

DG09 DVZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is DG09 DVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 DVZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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