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PN59 CBU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

166,898 mi
Last recorded166,898 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 CBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 166,898 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 166,882 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 166,868 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 164,208 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 162,448 miles

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))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 162,448 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 160,278 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and o/s/f cracking on middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 160,278 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 157,441 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 145,480 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 127,363 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 127,363 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 106,690 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 106,688 miles

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

ofsr seat belt slight damaged on edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,147 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 7,511 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 7,511 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,197 miles

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 65,197 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2013

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

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Sep 2012 39,764 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 39,757 miles

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.

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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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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What year was PN59 CBU registered?

PN59 CBU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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