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DV09 RZH

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,199 mi
Last recorded76,199 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 RZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 76,199 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water damage (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 76,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively os,ns (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water damage (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,409 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water damage (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 68,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 61,995 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 61,995 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 56,884 miles

All four tyres are showing signs of age

Front brake pads wearing

O/s front outer cv boot worn

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,641 miles

O/s front cv boot loose

Rear exhaust bracket is loose

Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,842 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 36,594 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 30,079 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,611 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 24,577 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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 19 Apr 2014 16,665 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,585 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 8,985 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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DV09 RZH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DV09 RZH, 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 DV09 RZH registered?

DV09 RZH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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