MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Induction noise at engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Osf tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working Badly flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer section (6.1.2 (a))
Induction noise at engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Osf tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel system component leaking from injectors. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened top strut mount heavily damaged. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box hole. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative up side down. (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking gearbox oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges of tyre treads, extremely close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive g/box driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and o/s/f cracking on middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and o/s/f cracking on middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear tyres worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ofsr seat belt slight damaged on edge
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper split
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PN59 CBU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 PN59 CBU, 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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PN59 CBU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2009.
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