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ST59 AGO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,212 mi
Last recorded110,212 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 AGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 110,212 miles

airbox loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system has minor leak of gases

front shockers reducaed damping

heatshield loose engine bay

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

nearside & offside front tyre scrubing off

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2024 110,212 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

airbox loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system has minor leak of gases

front brake discs corroded

front shockers reducaed damping

heatshield loose engine bay

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

nearside & offside front tyre scrubing off

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 102,089 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Feb 2023 102,014 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel goes straight to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pedal fault (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone and sat nav holders on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit average of 2.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil getting low

exhaust heat shields around dpf and fuel tank loose

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside scrubbed off bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber rubber missing

exhaust heat shield around dpf loose

Fail 26 Jan 2022 95,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside scrubbed off bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber rubber missing

exhaust heat shield around dpf loose

exhaust heat shield around fuel tank loose and lying on exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2021 89,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,156 miles

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

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

check rear brakes

Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,848 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 72,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,530 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Jan 2018 62,529 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Feb 2017 52,216 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 51,466 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt locking mechanism damaged (5.2.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear strap snapped (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2016 38,409 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 16,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 9,812 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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ST59 AGO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ST59 AGO, 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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ST59 AGO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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