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LY09 DZK

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,446 mi
Last recorded55,446 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 DZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 55,446 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 52,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 48,325 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 43,765 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,476 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,700 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 38,700 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 36,082 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 32,921 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 32,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,898 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres cracking on the tread and the sidewall

o/s/f outer cv gaitor clamp broken but still doesn't allow grease or dirt to get into the shaft

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,219 miles

high level light not working

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2016 27,219 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

back box strap corroding

high level light not working

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,937 miles

both front disc's corroding

child seats fitted unable to inspect adult belts

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,032 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,076 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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LY09 DZK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LY09 DZK, 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 LY09 DZK registered?

LY09 DZK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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The MOT history for LY09 DZK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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