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PK59 RMU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,133 mi
Last recorded89,133 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 RMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 89,133 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 89,129 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested excessive play on o.s.front wheel (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. rear axle (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 79,463 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 74,240 miles

Nearside side repeater light lens missing

Fail 30 Jun 2021 74,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door check strap is broken

Nearside side repeater light lens missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 71,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side indicator light lens missing

Fail 15 Jul 2020 71,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side indicator light lens missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 66,757 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 63,109 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 63,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,703 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 30,210 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,460 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 20,221 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,661 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 RMU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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