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DY59 AEF

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,013 mi
Last recorded103,013 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 AEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 103,013 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 102,979 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 97,933 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 97,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,506 miles

Central Front Exhaust mount excessively corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 93,427 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mount excessively corroded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 84,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 83,337 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,139 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 77,087 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mounting (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,386 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,838 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,380 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,127 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2015 60,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,854 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 50,854 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,550 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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DY59 AEF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol 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 DY59 AEF, 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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DY59 AEF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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