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PE59 CHO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,871 mi
Last recorded81,871 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 CHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,871 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 81,253 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 81,247 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 80,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,303 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 79,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,827 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 77,827 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,786 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 76,786 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,077 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 74,077 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,615 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 70,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 65,943 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 60,222 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 60,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,591 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracked at tread blocks

Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracked at tread blocks

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,318 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,405 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 40,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,973 miles

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

front wipers split at ends

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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PE59 CHO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PE59 CHO, 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 PE59 CHO registered?

PE59 CHO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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