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PN59 VKF

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc

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Expires23 Apr 2027

Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)

Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,109 mi

Last recorded127,109 miles

Recorded on20 Apr 2026

Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VKF

MakeCitroen

ModelC3

Year2009

ColourBlue

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail

Pass 20 Apr 2026 127,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cuts and rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

centre rear seat belt small cut

front number plate cracked

nearside outer sill damaged

offside outer sill and panels damaged

offside rear wheel slight bind

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 24 Apr 2025 126,436 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure and lens missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills damaged

damage to offside body panels

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 24 Apr 2025 126,435 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer sidewall (195/55x16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure and lens missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills damaged

damage to offside body panels

slight bind at both rear wheels

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 13 Jun 2024 125,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure and lens missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills damaged (body panels all round slight damage)

nearside rear wheel slight bind

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 21 Jun 2023 123,914 miles

Battery cover loose

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror damaged

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Slight bind

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Numberplate bulb cover loose

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyres obviously underinflated

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 123,913 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery cover loose

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror damaged

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Slight bind

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Numberplate bulb cover loose

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyres obviously underinflated

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 121,107 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear wheel slight bind

nearside sill damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2022 121,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear wheel slight bind

nearside sill damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,169 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

Electrical wiring insecure under nearside rear bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and insecure (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (top areas) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 117,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread worn (195/55x16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure under nearside rear bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and insecure (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (top areas) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre inner tread worn

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2020 113,420 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged taped up ()

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre starting to perish (195/55x16)

Fail 29 Jun 2020 113,419 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged taped up ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre starting to perish (195/55x16)

Pass 2 Apr 2019 108,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 108,258 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.55.15 Side wall small cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.55.15 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 103,254 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Possible pump or fuse (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.55.15 Side wall small cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.55.15 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,180 miles

Fail 28 Apr 2016 91,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,417 miles

Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,782 miles

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,509 miles

Fail 19 Jun 2012 54,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,988 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

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 VKF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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