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PK59 RKE

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,012 mi
Last recorded111,012 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 RKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 111,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 109,505 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2025 109,502 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2024 107,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,661 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXEL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear WIPER BLADE DETERIATED

Fail 12 Jul 2023 102,658 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR ENGINE MOUNTING (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXEL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear WIPER BLADE DETERIATED

Pass 6 Jul 2022 98,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 93,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

injector seal has slight blow

Pass 8 Jul 2020 90,306 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 87,154 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Noisy strut top mount

Fail 9 Jul 2019 87,152 miles

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

All tyres starting to crack

Noisy strut top mount

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 83,151 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 83,147 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 72,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,411 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,862 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,466 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,475 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,929 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 RKE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RKE, 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 PK59 RKE registered?

PK59 RKE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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