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DG59 HXW

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,302 mi
Last recorded86,302 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 HXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,302 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 86,302 miles

Exhaust system insecure center and rear mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 83,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 84,350 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 82,803 miles

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

rattle/knock front suspension

Fail 12 Feb 2021 83,802 miles

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

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

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

rattle/knock front suspension

Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,266 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 79,266 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 73,703 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 58,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,409 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,825 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 42,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 35,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,665 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 HXW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

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

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