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LD59 DDO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,619 mi
Last recorded118,619 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 DDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,619 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 105,984 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 105,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 98,514 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 85,612 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 85,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,121 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 78,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,459 miles

Oil leak ()

front exhaust mount corroded/deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2018 69,341 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front exhaust mount corroded/deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,342 miles

Oil leak ()

uneven wear on inner tread of offside front tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2017 60,342 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

uneven wear on inner tread of offside front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,503 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING/SPLITTING OR PERISHING

OIL LEAK

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

SERVICE WARNING LIGHT ON

UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER TREAD OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,654 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 39,636 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Advise both rear tyres cracking heavily.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 34,645 miles

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,645 miles

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,457 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 15 Jul 2013 21,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 6 Nov 2012 12,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Nov 2012 12,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LD59 DDO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LD59 DDO, 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 LD59 DDO registered?

LD59 DDO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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