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DG59 KYN

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,688 mi
Last recorded184,688 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 KYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2026 184,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Due to injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall has temporary repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 181,623 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 181,623 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 176,668 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 176,561 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 165,873 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 165,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 150,272 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 150,272 miles

Emissions not tested exess smoke test abandoned (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 131,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 91V 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 117,025 miles

exhaust heat shield down pipe lose

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 4 Jun 2019 117,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield down pipe lose

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 25 May 2018 111,221 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 103,260 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 103,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 94,628 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,031 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,836 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 62,836 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 42,953 miles

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

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

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 KYN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KYN, 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 KYN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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