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PE59 ULJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,167 mi
Last recorded131,167 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 ULJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 131,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 131,167 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 123,804 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,506 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 108,025 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 97,412 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 87,548 miles

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

slight oil leak n/s gear box oil seal

Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,038 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Jan 2019 76,036 miles

Exhaust system insecure front hanger & rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,498 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 66,471 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,947 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint susp link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint susp link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,319 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

both rear brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,423 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,039 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,055 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 ULJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

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

Is PE59 ULJ safe to buy?

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