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LD59 DUY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,211 mi
Last recorded53,211 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 DUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 53,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 45,457 miles

BODY DAMAGED

Exhaust mounting defective REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 38,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 31,691 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 31,691 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 25,319 miles

BODY DAMAGED

Pass 29 Sep 2020 15,337 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 15,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 15,005 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 14,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 14,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 14,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 13,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 12,691 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 10,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 8,342 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 6,519 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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LD59 DUY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD59 DUY, 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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LD59 DUY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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