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PE59 SEY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,868 mi
Last recorded55,868 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 SEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 55,868 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 53,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,367 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 50,367 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 49,059 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,128 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 47,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,014 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,338 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 34,645 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 29,933 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,061 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 16,500 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 SEY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

PE59 SEY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is PE59 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE59 SEY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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