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RE59 DWG

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,419 mi
Last recorded114,419 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 DWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,419 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light working but lens missing

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front lower bumper grill damaged/loose

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread

Fail 7 Feb 2020 114,419 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Fuel pipe insecure front to rear(2 pipes) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front lower bumper grill damaged/loose

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,705 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 103,705 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Offside Front Sidelight & Nearside Front Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,525 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 101,496 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 99,049 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 99,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,320 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 94,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,469 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,951 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 DWG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RE59 DWG, 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 RE59 DWG registered?

RE59 DWG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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