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RE59 ZVL

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,080 mi
Last recorded52,080 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 ZVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 52,080 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 47,331 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 43,288 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 43,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 38,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 35,044 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 31,956 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 29,623 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 29,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 28,268 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 26,693 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 26,693 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,690 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 24,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,810 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 22,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,356 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 21,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 18,769 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on side wall

Pass 21 Nov 2012 12,803 miles

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 12,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads low.

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 ZVL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

RE59 ZVL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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