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AV59 PVZ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,837 mi
Last recorded130,837 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 PVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 130,837 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 130,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 129,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 129,251 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 127,572 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 127,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 125,275 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 123,925 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,759 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 108,898 miles

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,146 miles

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

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

Rear Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Oct 2015 99,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Front exhaust bracket broken

Tyre sizes different on back to front

Fail 6 Nov 2014 89,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 89,581 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,866 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,126 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 60,125 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 59,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV59 PVZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 AV59 PVZ, 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 AV59 PVZ registered?

AV59 PVZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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