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DG59 CEN

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,500 mi
Last recorded110,500 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 CEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 110,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 110,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 101,878 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 101,878 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 91,949 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 91,949 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2022 81,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,517 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 68,517 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 56,139 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 56,139 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,474 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 51,474 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,871 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 46,871 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 42,816 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 36,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face worn with lipped/corroded edges. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face worn with lipped /corroded edge. (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 36,069 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour two cans of diesel cleaners added.roadtested prior to retest. (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam failed bulb renewed-retested (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face worn with lipped/corroded edges. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both ball joints. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face worn with lipped /corroded edge. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear-bulb renewed-retested (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear-defective bulb renewed-retested. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 29,072 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 29,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 22,304 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed-recommend monitor or renew soon.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 22,304 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed-recommend monitor or renew soon.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 16,636 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 16,632 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DG59 CEN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DG59 CEN, 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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DG59 CEN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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