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SL59 DCZ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,865 mi
Last recorded56,865 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 56,865 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 56,863 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 56,368 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 56,361 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 55,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn, perished and de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 55,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord's showing in crack's (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord's showing in crack's (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn, perished and de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 55,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly worn on edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 54,767 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 54,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 limit, has average of 2.27 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 52,853 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 50,389 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 46,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 41,790 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 41,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,162 miles

Rear tyres worn on 3mm

Fail 6 Jun 2017 37,162 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres worn on 3mm

Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,255 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 31,254 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,334 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 18,481 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 18,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 11,074 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 11 Oct 2012 8,811 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 8,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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SL59 DCZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL59 DCZ, 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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SL59 DCZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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