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DV59 DLJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,753 mi
Last recorded63,753 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 DLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 63,753 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,378 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 57,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers and feathering. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Please note corrosion showing to rear of vehicle.

Fail 4 Oct 2023 57,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers and feathering. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Please note corrosion showing to rear of vehicle.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 55,141 miles

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

offside front brake hose corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,327 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 52,327 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 49,486 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 49,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2019 47,665 miles

All tyres cracking and close to limit

Fail 21 Sep 2019 47,454 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

All tyres cracking and close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,104 miles

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

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2018 45,104 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2017 43,022 miles

All brake discs worn

Fail 23 Sep 2017 43,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

All brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2016 40,463 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2015 38,079 miles

both front brake disc inner face worn

Pass 20 Sep 2014 35,889 miles

very slight play offside front antiroll bar droplink

Fail 20 Sep 2014 35,889 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

very slight play offside front antiroll bar droplink

Pass 5 Oct 2013 33,931 miles

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition,sereen tank leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2013 1,576 miles

Brake discs rear faces in poor condition and sereen fluid tank leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2013 1,576 miles

Brake discs rear faces in poor condition and sereen fluid tank leaking

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 31,380 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 31,380 miles

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

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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DV59 DLJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV59 DLJ, 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 DV59 DLJ registered?

DV59 DLJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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