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CU59 PLJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,478 mi
Last recorded22,478 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 PLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 22,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle springs on the brake pads are not engaged within the caliper, (pads fitted incorrectly) This needs rectifying asap

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front suspension very noisy and rattling whilst driving and moving the vehicle, no evident play or wear, possibly faulty or worn shock absorber

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded, deteriorated and leaking exhaust gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 22,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front suspension noisy when on the move, there are no visibly worn components, possible play in shock absorber

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer heavily corroded and starting to leak (blow) exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 21,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides noisy and juddering across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front suspension noisy (possibly worn shock absorber) no external movement in any component whilst examining.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer heavily corroded and slightly blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 21,117 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disc are corroded and warn but pads are 7mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded and warn causing a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disc are corroded and warn but pads are 6mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front suspension has a knocking noise coming from the shock when driving on rough and uneven road surfaces

Pass 8 Oct 2021 20,490 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box is very rusty but not leaking gases

Pass 13 Oct 2020 20,111 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 19,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 16,023 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 11,252 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 6,350 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 5,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 5,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 4,534 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 3,397 miles

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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CU59 PLJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CU59 PLJ, 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 CU59 PLJ registered?

CU59 PLJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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