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PK59 ELO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,674 mi
Last recorded78,674 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 ELO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 78,674 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has a sidewall outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis show signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 67,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 57,457 miles

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

Offside Front brake discs inner face surface scored

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3,000 miles recheck (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear indicator bulbs minor discolour/deterioration

Fail 3 Jun 2021 57,457 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake discs inner face surface scored

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3,000 miles recheck (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear indicator bulbs minor discolour/deterioration

Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,802 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield hanging down

Fail 28 May 2020 45,797 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heat shield hanging down

Pass 11 May 2019 34,901 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2019 34,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,405 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,619 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 23,480 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 23,480 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 20,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 16,474 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,420 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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PK59 ELO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK59 ELO, 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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PK59 ELO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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