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DV59 DPX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,943 mi
Last recorded75,943 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 DPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 75,943 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost hanger, strap around backbox fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rearmost bushes, cracking/splitting resulting in slight movement/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 75,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Excessively rough and casing separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost hanger, strap around backbox fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rearmost bushes, cracking/splitting resulting in slight movement/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 72,233 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost strap of rear silencer has corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Top mount bearing worn/ graunching when turning. Has slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2023 72,212 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost strap of rear silencer has corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Top mount bearing worn/ graunching when turning. Has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,042 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 69,041 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 65,236 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut top mount failed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,123 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 61,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,679 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 39,116 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 39,115 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 21,705 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,420 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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DV59 DPX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DPX, 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 DPX registered?

DV59 DPX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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