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DK59 XMG

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,612 mi
Last recorded84,612 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 XMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 84,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 83,459 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 81,770 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 81,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 79,270 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 79,269 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,964 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,257 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 71,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,946 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 67,945 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,164 miles

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

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2018 64,164 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,951 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,175 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 55,171 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,588 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,851 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,851 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 44,789 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 44,789 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,931 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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DK59 XMG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DK59 XMG, 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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DK59 XMG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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