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PN59 VMY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,165 mi
Last recorded82,165 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 82,165 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 75,417 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,530 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 69,530 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 64,190 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 60,805 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 55,540 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 55,540 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 40,242 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 33,403 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,269 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 11,493 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 11,160 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 11,160 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 10,521 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 VMY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

PN59 VMY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is PN59 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN59 VMY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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