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DG59 OUH

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,412 mi
Last recorded103,412 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 OUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 103,412 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 100,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 94,125 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 94,122 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 88,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 88,355 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 84,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 84,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

drivers side wiper arm incorrectly aligned

Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,444 miles

Coolant leak suspect water pump ()

Fail 5 Feb 2019 77,444 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45 17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak suspect water pump ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,746 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 68,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside 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 27 Jan 2017 59,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,890 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 44,138 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 30,702 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,702 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,119 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 OUH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol 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 OUH, 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 OUH registered?

DG59 OUH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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