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MK59 DVM

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,581 mi
Last recorded119,581 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 DVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 119,581 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 108,640 miles

Apparent high level brake light not working.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 97,096 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 86,784 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 80,201 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,056 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 75,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 66,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,818 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 52,818 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,226 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 31,680 miles

n/s rear tyre nail in tread

rear brakes tight

rear pads low

Fail 17 Nov 2014 31,680 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre nail in tread

rear brakes tight

rear pads low

Fail 19 Nov 2013 18,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 18,908 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,353 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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MK59 DVM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MK59 DVM, 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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MK59 DVM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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