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DG59 OUE

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,037 mi
Last recorded83,037 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 OUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 83,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,104 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 80,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,944 miles

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Sep 2022 75,944 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jul 2021 72,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,063 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,155 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,986 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,788 miles

exhaust system deteriated and has temporary repair.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge step tread detected

front exhaust mount corroded and broken but system still secure!

Fail 21 Aug 2014 40,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,473 miles

both front tyre edges wearing low

front disks worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,656 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 OUE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUE, 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 OUE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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