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SD59 DJY

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 DJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2025 103,872 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

both rear doors not open from inside

Pass 17 Aug 2024 97,299 miles

Slight corrosion on vehicle underside & running gear

Fail 15 Aug 2024 97,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Slight corrosion on vehicle underside & running gear

Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 87,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 85,447 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 85,434 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,939 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 82,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 78,920 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Towbar corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2020 78,920 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Towbar corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,153 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 75,153 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,609 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 70,595 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,898 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,838 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 58,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,675 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 51,675 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,249 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,052 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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SD59 DJY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SD59 DJY, 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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SD59 DJY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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