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MT59 PVN

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,116 mi
Last recorded74,116 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 PVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 74,116 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 74,116 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 72,637 miles

All brake discs corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s mirror casing missing

Fail 9 Apr 2025 72,637 miles

All brake discs corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s mirror casing missing

Pass 9 Apr 2024 71,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror cover missing

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

reverse light lenses damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,673 miles

Front and rear brake corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s mirror cover

Pass 1 Apr 2022 66,930 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 64,637 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,673 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,135 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre beginning to go out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,892 miles

front pads low

front tyres worn on edges

rear ex box bracket broken but still supported

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,563 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,236 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 44,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,220 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 24,714 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 PVN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 MT59 PVN, 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 PVN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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