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DU59 CWM

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,611 mi
Last recorded113,611 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 113,611 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 111,219 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ns shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 111,125 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 102,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front exhaust flexi section heavily corroded at flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 91,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front exhaust flexi section heavily corroded at flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 85,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 66,286 miles

Corrosion in general exhaust rear box and flex section poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex section close to limit (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriorated/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriorated/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 57,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn and slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn and slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in general exhaust system rear box poor

washers poor but still supply sufficient screen wash

Pass 30 May 2017 53,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has some very deep age cracks

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

Offside Rear tyre has some very deep age cracks

Fail 30 May 2017 53,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has some very deep age cracks

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre has some very deep age cracks

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,953 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box rusting and strap

Fail 31 May 2016 48,591 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

front discs rusted on outer edges on inner disc faces

rear exhaust box rusting and strap

Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

broken spring has damaged offside front inner wheel rim

offside front inner tyre wall dameged

Fail 16 Feb 2015 43,001 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

broken spring has damaged offside front inner wheel rim

offside front inner tyre wall dameged

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,752 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,196 miles

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

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 CWM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CWM, 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 CWM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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