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AD59 DCE

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,434 mi
Last recorded117,434 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 DCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 117,434 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 106,002 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 95,467 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 90,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,709 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 88,709 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,917 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 83,298 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 79,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread varies in depth throughout tyre, lowest was 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 79,639 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread varies in depth throughout tyre, lowest was 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel slightly tight under rotation

Pass 27 Jan 2016 66,571 miles

No smoke detected.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 56,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,424 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,321 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts in inner wall

nearside rear tyre has cuts in inner wall

offside front tyre has cuts in inner wall

Fail 23 Dec 2013 45,321 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts in inner wall

nearside rear tyre has cuts in inner wall

offside front tyre has cuts in inner wall

Pass 24 Dec 2012 27,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,057 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 18,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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AD59 DCE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AD59 DCE, 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 AD59 DCE registered?

AD59 DCE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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