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PN59 USL

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,932 mi
Last recorded117,932 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 117,932 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 113,391 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 113,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 102,909 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 102,909 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,710 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 81,111 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 81,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,595 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 74,592 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

turbo heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2019 65,847 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 56,932 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,604 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,867 miles

Clutch peddle sticking

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,591 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,317 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,090 miles

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

N/S/F tyre outerside wall worn but not showing cords

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 USL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

PN59 USL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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