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DG59 OVU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,227 mi
Last recorded129,227 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 OVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 129,227 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 128,126 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 128,124 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 127,488 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 124,885 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 124,885 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 122,178 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 6,214 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 116,196 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 112,668 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 112,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 107,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,736 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount corroded off

Fail 10 Aug 2015 86,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 86,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2013 58,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,659 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2012 44,647 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OVU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

DG59 OVU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is DG59 OVU safe to buy?

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