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PE59 PYX

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,905 mi
Last recorded120,905 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 120,905 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 115,187 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 102,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 102,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 92,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,481 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,248 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,581 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,660 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,564 miles

very slight play in n/s/f roll bar link

Fail 21 Sep 2016 71,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster detached or broken (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight water ingress n/s/f indicator lense

very slight play in n/s/f roll bar link

Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,298 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,577 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 44,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,749 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,205 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 PYX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PYX, 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 PYX registered?

PE59 PYX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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