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SW59 DRX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,647 mi
Last recorded70,647 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 DRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 70,647 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 70,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 69,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 68,840 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 68,203 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,737 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 63,570 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 63,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,202 miles

Both front tyres feathered on inside edge

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 49,663 miles

Central Rear Stop light inoprative

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 49,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop light inoprative

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,489 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,372 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 53,962 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 35,961 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 33,105 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 23,458 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 23,458 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

toe bar wiring plug pins corroded causing incorrect operation of all lamps

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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SW59 DRX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW59 DRX, 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 SW59 DRX registered?

SW59 DRX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2009.

Is SW59 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 DRX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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