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PE59 FTX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,392 mi
Last recorded100,392 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 FTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 100,392 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 95,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 90,591 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,252 miles

REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES MISSING

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 85,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system excessively rough DUE TO OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT BEARING (2.1.1 (a))

REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES MISSING

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,579 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 70,751 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 70,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,514 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,298 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 52,234 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,109 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,377 miles

o/s/r tyre slight bulge and rear seat belts due to load at rear

Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 33,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,062 miles

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

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

rear seat belts not checked car full

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 FTX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

PE59 FTX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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