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FP59 PUU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,705 mi
Last recorded145,705 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 PUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 145,705 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 145,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 139,924 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2023 133,129 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 133,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 120,217 miles

EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 114,290 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 114,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,522 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 111,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 106,691 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 92,523 miles

Front windscreen cracked in opaque edging on top edge of windscreen behind interior mirror

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer wall has small amount of damage

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Outer sill blistered behind stonechip

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 92,523 miles

Front windscreen cracked in opaque edging on top edge of windscreen behind interior mirror

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre outer wall has small amount of damage

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Outer sill blistered behind stonechip

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,151 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 78,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15/H (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 60,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,367 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,146 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Fail 25 Nov 2013 43,146 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly distorted

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Nov 2012 26,844 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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FP59 PUU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FP59 PUU, 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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FP59 PUU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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