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DU59 GDZ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,153 mi
Last recorded83,153 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 GDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,153 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 83,153 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant on minimum

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,768 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 66,676 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer strap loose

Fail 28 Nov 2018 66,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not recoiling (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on coil spring (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak water pump area ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer strap loose

engine oil level and coolant level low at start of test

Pass 7 Dec 2017 58,034 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Fail 6 Dec 2017 58,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported and inner (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge of tread

cam belt history

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,353 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre 0.mm inside edge

Offside Rear Inner exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,686 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,217 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,418 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 GDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDZ, 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 GDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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