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DY09 XXJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,503 mi
Last recorded112,503 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 XXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 112,503 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 112,162 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 110,818 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 109,879 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 109,282 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,514 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 102,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,069 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf / osf brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top suspension mount / bearing noisy. (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,818 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 92,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,408 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 75,484 miles

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

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

exhaust back box strap broken

front exhaust heat sheilds inscure

offside steering arm has slight movement in fixings

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,974 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,987 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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DY09 XXJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 DY09 XXJ, 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 DY09 XXJ registered?

DY09 XXJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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