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SD59 WDG

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,403 mi
Last recorded57,403 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 WDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,403 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 57,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 57,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 36,965 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front both tyres worn on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust mounting strap broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worn and in poor condition on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 36,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front both tyres worn on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust mounting strap broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worn and in poor condition on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 33,387 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 16 Apr 2014 19,837 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,865 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 13,865 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 13,082 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 WDG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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