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PN59 SZO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,442 mi
Last recorded85,442 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 85,442 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 78,573 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,401 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 71,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 67,061 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 67,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 64,916 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 64,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 60,549 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,155 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,696 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and are both below 3mm

Fail 24 Jul 2014 47,696 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and are both below 3mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,993 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 40,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,117 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 34,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 SZO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PN59 SZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN59 SZO registered?

PN59 SZO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is PN59 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN59 SZO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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