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DG59 CMX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

117,533 mi
Last recorded117,533 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 117,533 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 117,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 114,268 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake effort low

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 14 Dec 2023 105,102 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low inner edge

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 105,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre low inner edge

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 104,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeded plate limit of 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Swivel excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split to excess no visual grease noted (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn/lipped and heavily corroded inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle assembly heavy surface corrosion in places but still structurally sound

Pass 2 Dec 2022 85,276 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 85,276 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 74,604 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,157 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 60,489 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 60,476 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 53,372 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 53,372 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 50,596 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 50,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 46,124 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 46,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,737 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 39,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 33,347 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 33,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 22,118 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 22,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 13,203 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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DG59 CMX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CMX, 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 DG59 CMX registered?

DG59 CMX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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