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DV59 PZU

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,614 mi
Last recorded132,614 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 PZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 132,614 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 132,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 123,082 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 123,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,879 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 112,878 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 103,558 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 103,558 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 87,929 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 87,904 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,587 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 80,587 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 80,312 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 79,947 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 76,339 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 76,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

front exhaust brackets brocken but exhaust is still supported

Fail 13 May 2015 61,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front exhaust brackets have weld broken but exhaust still secure

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 13 May 2015 61,980 miles

both front exhaust brackets have weld broken but exhaust still secure

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,814 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 50,814 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,494 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,455 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 PZU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PZU, 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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DV59 PZU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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