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RE59 DVU

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,761 mi
Last recorded99,761 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 DVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,761 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 96,372 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 96,371 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour osr and nsr (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged osr and nsr valves cracked,advise (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,764 miles

rear number plate water marked

coolant level low

exhaust rear box bracket and hanger broken

front tyres worn on inner edges and are just legal

offside repeater lens missing

Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,037 miles

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 14 Oct 2016 36,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box bracket broken

rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls and getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,617 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,656 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,842 miles

Coolant leak

slight water damage to rear number plate

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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RE59 DVU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE59 DVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE59 DVU registered?

RE59 DVU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is RE59 DVU safe to buy?

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