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PE59 FUO

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,528 mi
Last recorded33,528 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 FUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 33,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 31,023 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 29,154 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 27,497 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 25,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 21,805 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 17,707 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 15,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 10,659 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 10,659 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 10,348 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2017 10,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 9,349 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 8,635 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 7,833 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 6,813 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 6,800 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)

N/S/F tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 8 Oct 2012 5,415 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 5,240 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 FUO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE59 FUO registered?

PE59 FUO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is PE59 FUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE59 FUO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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