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PE59 PYZ

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,053 mi
Last recorded122,053 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 122,053 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting not connected. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm.185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 122,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting not connected. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm.185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 111,685 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 111,606 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 96,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rusty

front discs in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2018 96,423 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rusty

front discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,097 miles

front discs corroded on the inner surface

Fail 5 Jun 2017 88,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs corroded on the inner surface

Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,684 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 67,802 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,448 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,838 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 38,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,373 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 PYZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PYZ, 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 PYZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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