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MF59 TZW

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,899 mi
Last recorded73,899 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 TZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 73,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

air filter pipe missing

Fail 29 Aug 2018 73,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

air filter pipe missing

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,959 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Windscreen laminate damaged.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 60,959 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger snapped (7.1.1)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Windscreen laminate damaged.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,992 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,621 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,704 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 34,435 miles

(1.7.5a)The offside headlamp dipped beam illumination is deteriorating

(2d)The vehicle presenter is reminded that luggage etc not normally used in conjunction with the vehicle must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to a test station for an examination

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,435 miles

(1.7.5a)The offside headlamp dipped beam illumination is deteriorating

(2d)The vehicle presenter is reminded that luggage etc not normally used in conjunction with the vehicle must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to a test station for an examination

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 8 Sep 2012 27,723 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 27,496 miles

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

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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MF59 TZW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF59 TZW, 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 MF59 TZW registered?

MF59 TZW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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