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DK09 ZRV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,735 mi
Last recorded116,735 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 ZRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 116,735 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 116,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 104,844 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

n/s front and rear seat belts not checked,vehicle loaded

Fail 2 May 2018 104,513 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s front and rear seat belts not checked,vehicle loaded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 88,457 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front bumper damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2017 88,457 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front bumper damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,806 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 78,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,054 miles

oil leak on engine.. Backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,011 miles

rear box corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 60,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear box corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,418 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 47,418 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,912 miles

oil leak engine..all four tyres cracked..175/65r14

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 ZRV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

DK09 ZRV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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