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PN59 UST

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,093 mi
Last recorded57,093 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 57,093 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,996 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Sep 2024 51,996 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,816 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 46,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,633 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 44,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED DOES NOT EFFECT BRAKE TEST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 44,102 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED DOES NOT EFFECT BRAKE TEST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 41,993 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 41,993 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 38,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,456 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 34,456 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,073 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 30,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,467 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,981 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,298 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,784 miles

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 UST is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UST, 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 UST registered?

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

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The MOT history for PN59 UST shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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