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PN59 UEL

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,014 mi
Last recorded87,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 UEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 87,014 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning hard left soft right (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 84,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 79,755 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2024 79,754 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 73,886 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 73,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 71,220 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 71,185 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,442 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 69,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,294 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,299 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 64,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,001 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,957 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 49,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 42,877 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,358 miles

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

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)

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 UEL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

PN59 UEL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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