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PN59 UDS

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,822 mi
Last recorded102,822 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 102,822 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 101,731 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 101,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 95,859 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 84,502 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

front wipers worn

offside front mirror cover damage

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2020 75,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front wipers worn

offside front mirror cover damage

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2019 69,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

offside front side wing slight damage

slight oil leak around engine bay

Fail 19 Jul 2019 69,945 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

offside front side wing slight damage

slight oil leak around engine bay

Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,852 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,598 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 36,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,255 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 32,255 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 23,247 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 17,303 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 10,227 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 9,473 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 9,411 miles

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

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 UDS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UDS, 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 UDS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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