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PE59 PWV

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

90,349 mi
Last recorded90,349 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 PWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 90,349 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 90,347 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf / anti pollution (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 82,810 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

drivers wing/ door damaged

rear load area mini camper unable to check area

Fail 16 Aug 2024 82,810 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

drivers door/ wing hitting

rear seat belts/ load space covered to make camper style bed/ storage

Fail 15 Aug 2024 82,810 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to risk of fire on dash / eml (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken strut top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

drivers door/ wing hitting

rear seat belts/ load space covered to make camper style bed/ storage

Pass 11 Aug 2023 73,889 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,590 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2022 65,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,330 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 63,156 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 63,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,377 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 57,377 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,382 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 52,382 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,337 miles

Front tyres worn on edges (raised sections)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 47,337 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres worn on edges (raised sections)

Very light play o/s/f antiroll bar linkage

Pass 25 Jan 2016 43,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,837 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 36,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,467 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,573 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 29,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PWV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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