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DG59 PSY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,603 mi
Last recorded101,603 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 101,603 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,932 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 87,932 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 82,549 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,706 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both front & nearside rear tyres showing damage too outer sidewalls

offside front tyres showing wear too edges

Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,178 miles

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

bonnet release handle insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2018 72,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

bonnet release handle insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,477 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted nearside front and nearside rear ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 65,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted nearside front and nearside rear ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,203 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2013 38,469 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 38,469 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 32,824 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 May 2013 32,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,611 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 PSY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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