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PN59 VKX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,284 mi
Last recorded114,284 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 114,284 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 rear lights (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 114,284 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 rear lights (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 107,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 107,484 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,913 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 99,913 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 89,296 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,702 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 74,521 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 69,460 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 69,460 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both n/s and o/s inop (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,301 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 61,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front boot clip insecure

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 56,832 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 56,832 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 53,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bald on inner edge, close to cords (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light inop, unable to tell if plugged in

Fail 5 Jan 2017 53,400 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face, surface falling off (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing / top mount collapsed, spring off centre (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both inop (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bald on inner edge, close to cords (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light inop, unable to tell if plugged in

Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,432 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 48,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to the wire (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 38,773 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 31,271 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,601 miles

Nearside 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 VKX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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