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PE59 SYJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,417 mi
Last recorded63,417 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 SYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 63,417 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 63,417 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 59,560 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 59,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 58,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 58,893 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 54,963 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,543 miles

Exhaust brackets worn

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre wear on edges

Offside front tyre wear on edges

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,767 miles

Front and rear exhaust brackets worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has wear on edges

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,010 miles

Front exhaust brackets slightly worn

Rear brakes discs slightly lipped

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 34,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer unit (7.1.1)

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,704 miles

Exhaust brackets slightly worn and corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,357 miles

Front tyres cracking slightly

Front wipers slightly worn

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 13,683 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 SYJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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