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PE59 PVW

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,011 mi
Last recorded87,011 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 PVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 87,011 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,087 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n-s-f and o-s-f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 79,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shocker top mount has slight movement and lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on sump and engine underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 76,346 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH N-S-F AND O-S-F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N-S-F AND O-S-F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 72,460 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,349 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,632 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 68,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 62,513 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 62,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 49,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,806 miles

plastic covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 31,548 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 31,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 25,171 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,098 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 PVW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

PE59 PVW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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