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CE59 PYY

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,233 mi
Last recorded179,233 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 PYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 179,233 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 166,346 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 159,646 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs slightly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing bottom ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

tailgate securely closed ,but wont open

Fail 24 Oct 2017 159,646 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs slightly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing bottom ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

tailgate securely closed ,but wont open

Fail 26 Sep 2017 159,641 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 135,912 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 109,825 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 109,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,899 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 83,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,533 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CE59 PYY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 CE59 PYY, 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 CE59 PYY registered?

CE59 PYY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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