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MT59 PLN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,510 mi
Last recorded73,510 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 PLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 73,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 64,927 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 64,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 57,971 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,888 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 46,055 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 44,927 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 44,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 42,730 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 40,786 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 40,786 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 36,282 miles

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Dec 2016 28,436 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre perishing inner sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2016 28,436 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre perishing inner sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2015 25,430 miles

imbalance on rear brakes 48%

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2015 25,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

imbalance on rear brakes 48%

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2014 22,431 miles

rear exhaust bracket(back box) broken still supported

Fail 20 Dec 2014 22,431 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket(back box) broken still supported

Pass 6 Dec 2013 18,035 miles

centre rear seatbelt trapped beneath rear seat base

Pass 7 Dec 2012 15,372 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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MT59 PLN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT59 PLN, 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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MT59 PLN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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