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DK09 ZRY

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,688 mi
Last recorded104,688 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 ZRY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 104,688 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 104,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 101,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 95,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 95,555 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crash bar (yellow marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 90,988 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 86,162 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 82,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central tread area ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 78,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,621 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges 195-55-16

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 73,615 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges 195-55-16

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 67,047 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,661 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 60,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 58,497 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 58,383 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 54,774 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 51,042 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,624 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,624 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,953 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 44,615 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 ZRY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DK09 ZRY, 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 ZRY registered?

DK09 ZRY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DK09 ZRY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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