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PE59 PXH

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,290 mi
Last recorded131,290 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 PXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 131,290 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 121,398 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 121,398 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,282 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 111,281 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/r tyre flat (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 101,542 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 101,542 miles

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

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 91,242 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and bouncing on pedal (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 82,070 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 74,897 miles

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

all exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2019 63,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 17,182 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 26,847 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 18,446 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 18,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 16,251 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 13,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,461 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 13,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes apply uneven

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 PXH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel 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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

PE59 PXH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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