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MK59 PWO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 PWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle

Pass 9 Nov 2021 130,200 miles

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

manifold heat shield loose

Fail 9 Nov 2021 130,200 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

manifold heat shield loose

Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,779 miles

Manifold heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 113,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Manifold heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,173 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 93,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 93,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,687 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre has perrished

Fail 24 Mar 2014 46,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre has worn on inside egde

Offside rear tyre has perrished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,718 miles

small chip in front windscreen

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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MK59 PWO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MK59 PWO, 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 MK59 PWO registered?

MK59 PWO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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