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DU59 ARZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,174 mi
Last recorded72,174 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 ARZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 72,174 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 68,650 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 68,650 miles

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,701 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 64,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,064 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn and corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 60,064 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn and corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 53,169 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 53,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,628 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,962 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats x3

Pass 18 Nov 2014 39,439 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

oil leak from engine sump

Fail 6 Nov 2012 29,882 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,882 miles

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)

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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DU59 ARZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 DU59 ARZ, 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 DU59 ARZ registered?

DU59 ARZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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