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DU59 CVF

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

79,454 mi
Last recorded79,454 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 79,454 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 79,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 77,023 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 77,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 74,632 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 74,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,396 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 69,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,333 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 58,333 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 50,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 49,134 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 49,134 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 47,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,888 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 46,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 45,959 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,243 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 44,172 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,840 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 15,931 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 8,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 8,155 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 CVF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CVF, 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 CVF registered?

DU59 CVF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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