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PE59 DGV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,574 mi
Last recorded34,574 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 DGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 34,574 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 31,194 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 31,193 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 28,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 28,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 28,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 27,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 27,517 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 26,779 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 26,010 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,225 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 22,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,997 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,957 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 17,957 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,810 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 15,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 12,856 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 10,173 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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PE59 DGV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE59 DGV, 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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PE59 DGV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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