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DU59 AVJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,078 mi
Last recorded83,078 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 AVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 83,078 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 83,078 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2024 80,266 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Support bracket has one weld broken and rear box has support bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 80,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Support bracket has one weld broken and rear box has support bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Can see air weeping through tread ---with wet tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 69,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket has one weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has some wear on inner tread

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 69,125 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket has one weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has some wear on inner tread

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 62,031 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 62,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 56,992 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 55,170 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 55,170 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 53,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres worn smooth on the outer edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,024 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 52,024 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 49,977 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 34,454 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 34,454 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 28,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 28,156 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,706 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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DU59 AVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AVJ, 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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DU59 AVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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