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DU59 MZZ

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,771 mi
Last recorded130,771 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 MZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 130,771 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 130,771 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 122,435 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 111,602 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 111,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light on (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 Failed after 2nd emissions test (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Tow bar assembly corroded - But not seriously weakened.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 97,406 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery positive terminal. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s/r and o/s/r. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Excessively worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Excessively worn on inner edge exposing steel braids and cords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to shoulder of tyre. ()

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

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

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

Tow bar assembly corroded - But not seriously weakened.

Pass 27 Dec 2018 91,586 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,311 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 65,982 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 65,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,489 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 54,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,426 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 29,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,671 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 MZZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

DU59 MZZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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