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PN59 SYJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

39,153 mi
Last recorded39,153 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 SYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 39,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (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/cracking or perishing cracking heavily close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 39,153 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (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/cracking or perishing cracking heavily close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 28,207 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 28,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 26,942 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various parts of vehicle underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise. Badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 26,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Outer part of hose cutting through the rubber hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various parts of vehicle underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise. Badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 25,266 miles

All four road wheels corroded

Central internal mirror deteriorating

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower at bolt on ball joint ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 25,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective producing no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective producing no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

All four road wheels corroded

Central internal mirror deteriorating

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower at bolt on ball joint ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 23,913 miles

All underside components showing a degree of corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 22,655 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 22,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 21,357 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread 175/65/14

Fail 29 Aug 2019 21,357 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))

Both rear tyres cracking in tread 175/65/14

Pass 5 Sep 2018 20,021 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread 175/65/14

Pass 5 Sep 2017 18,479 miles

All four tyres cracking 175/65/14

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 17,365 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 17,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,733 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 11,443 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 11,443 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 9,121 miles

both front tyres & o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

front wiper blades spliting

Fail 4 Sep 2013 9,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres & o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

front wiper blades spliting

Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,608 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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PN59 SYJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

PN59 SYJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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