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DK09 ZNS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,966 mi
Last recorded99,966 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 ZNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 99,966 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 94,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,602 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 89,561 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

1 PART OF THE CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING

THE ENGINE OIL LOOKS NEAR THE MIN MARK

Pass 5 Jul 2017 84,257 miles

1 PART OF THE CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING

THE NSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL IS BADLY CRACKED

Fail 5 Jul 2017 84,257 miles

1 PART OF THE CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

THE NSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL IS BADLY CRACKED

Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,548 miles

windscreen wipers only work on fast speed and do not self park

Fail 8 Jul 2016 79,548 miles

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

windscreen wipers only work on fast speed and do not self park

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front door edge catching wing when door is opened

Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,152 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 61,149 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,222 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 49,224 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,275 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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DK09 ZNS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DK09 ZNS, 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 DK09 ZNS registered?

DK09 ZNS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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The MOT history for DK09 ZNS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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