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MW59 DFO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,606 mi
Last recorded68,606 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 DFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,606 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 59,884 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 59,884 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 59,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,764 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 50,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 40,213 miles

Front windscreen rubber seal insecure, does not obstruct view of the road

Offside Front visor secure but not in fully upright position, does not affect view of the road

rear exhaust bracket corroded, exhaust system is still adequately supported

Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,634 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 32,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 25,023 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 18,017 miles

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

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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MW59 DFO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol 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 MW59 DFO, 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 MW59 DFO registered?

MW59 DFO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is MW59 DFO safe to buy?

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