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DG09 TYB

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,870 mi
Last recorded121,870 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 TYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 121,870 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 121,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 121,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 117,598 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 117,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,734 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 103,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,684 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 95,684 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear CANT ROTATE WHEEL BY HAND

Pass 31 Jan 2019 85,185 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,403 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 76,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,018 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 3 Feb 2017 65,018 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,292 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,875 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 17,753 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 TYB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

DG09 TYB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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