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DY59 OCN

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

236,314 mi
Last recorded236,314 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 OCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 236,314 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 2 Sep 2019 198,994 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer support mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 198,994 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer support mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 147,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 100,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,439 miles

exhaust rear box bracket corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,656 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 47,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,079 miles

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

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,201 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)

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 OCN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY59 OCN, 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 DY59 OCN registered?

DY59 OCN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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