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ST59 RGZ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,774 mi
Last recorded70,774 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 RGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,337 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 66,295 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,007 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,283 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 59,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Centre Rear exhaust bracket split from lower weld

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,122 miles

Front exhaust mount bracket corrosion at weld and starting to split

Nearside Front slight wear outer edges of tyre

Nearside Rear slight resistance felt when rotating wheel by hand

Offside Front slight wear outer edges of tyre

Offside Rear slight resistance felt when rotating wheel by hand

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,935 miles

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

front exhaust bracket lower edge corroded and starting to come adrift, exhaust still adequately secure at present

Fail 22 Oct 2013 46,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,648 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,461 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 41,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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 RGZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RGZ, 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 ST59 RGZ registered?

ST59 RGZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is ST59 RGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 RGZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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