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PN59 VKS

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,566 mi
Last recorded138,566 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 138,566 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 136,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 134,121 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 130,081 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 123,546 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 117,836 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 110,513 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,231 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,798 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 74,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55H16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,611 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 58,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,181 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 54,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,821 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 44,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,130 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 35,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,046 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 29,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VKS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

PN59 VKS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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