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FY59 DLK

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,682 mi
Last recorded66,682 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 DLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 66,682 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 60,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 53,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 51,922 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 49,280 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 47,107 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 43,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 43,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 39,729 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 36,043 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,422 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 26,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2014 20,272 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2013 16,511 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 12,139 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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FY59 DLK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FY59 DLK, 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 FY59 DLK registered?

FY59 DLK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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