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EF59 PDU

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,327 mi
Last recorded45,327 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 PDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 45,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear sills corroded at ends

rear springs corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2024 44,239 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 43,340 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 41,486 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 41,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,491 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,739 miles

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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 38,461 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 36,440 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 34,235 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust

Fail 12 Dec 2017 34,235 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2016 31,253 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 31,253 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 9 Dec 2015 23,972 miles

Nearside wiper starting to split

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Dec 2014 15,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Dec 2013 10,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 8,650 miles

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

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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EF59 PDU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EF59 PDU, 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 EF59 PDU registered?

EF59 PDU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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