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DU59 CWX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,011 mi
Last recorded139,011 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 CWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 139,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 139,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 118,419 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 88,729 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 88,729 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box mounting strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm plus worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

both exhaust front mount bottom welds broken

coolant level low plus evidence of possible radiator leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,303 miles

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

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)

exhaust front flexi mesh deteriated

offside front tyre worn/bald inner edge

rear discs worn strongly advise checking min thickness

rear exhaust box mounting strap corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

exhaust front flexi mesh deteriated

offside front tyre worn/bald inner edge

rear discs worn strongly advise checking min thickness

rear exhaust box mounting strap corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 58,668 miles

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

front discs starting to corrode on the outside of the inner edges

offside front tyre 3.5mm

rear box front mount bottom weld broken

rear box mounting strap corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2013 58,668 miles

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

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

front discs starting to corrode on the outside of the inner edges

offside front tyre 3.5mm

rear box front mount bottom weld broken

rear box mounting strap corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,721 miles

front brake discs worn

rear box front mount bottom weld broken

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 CWX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CWX, 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 CWX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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