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PN59 UEH

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,172 mi
Last recorded121,172 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 UEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 121,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 107,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 90,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 89,934 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,514 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre low tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & both rear tyres low tread ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 85,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & both rear tyres low tread ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/f (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges

centre brake light inoperative

exhaust system deteriorated

nails in both rear tyres

o/s/r hand brake low effort

play in both front link rods

play in o/s/f top shock absorber mounting

slight play centre exhaust

Fail 17 Oct 2020 80,015 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached o/s (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/f (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges

centre brake light inoperative

exhaust system deteriorated

nails in both rear tyres

o/s/r hand brake low effort

play in both front link rods

play in o/s/f top shock absorber mounting

slight play centre exhaust

Pass 29 Oct 2019 72,788 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Silencer Corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, & Nails In both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 72,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Silencer Corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, & Nails In both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jul 2018 60,711 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 52,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

no centre brake light

Fail 1 Jul 2017 52,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on edges

no centre brake light

Pass 9 Jul 2016 43,190 miles

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

no centre brake light

Fail 9 Jul 2016 43,190 miles

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

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

no centre brake light

Pass 4 Jul 2015 33,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 33,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 24,833 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 15,771 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UEH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UEH, 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 UEH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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