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DV59 PZW

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,202 mi
Last recorded79,202 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 PZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 79,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 79,202 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 74,968 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 74,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 71,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 71,023 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 66,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 66,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

All brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,136 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 60,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear slight discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,386 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 55,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing low,and side walls perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 55,834 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear hangers corroded, and broken off (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing low,and side walls perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,552 miles

Backbox bracket corroded but exhaust still secure

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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brakes binding

Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,576 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounts corroded, but still supported by additional mounts

rear brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust bracket broken, but still secured by additional strap

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,578 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 49,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,336 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 38,823 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,529 miles

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

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

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 PZW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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