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PN59 VOF

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,695 mi
Last recorded89,695 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 89,695 miles

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2025 87,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 85,928 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 83,009 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 78,652 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 78,641 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

small stone chip in windscreen under 10mm circle

Pass 26 Aug 2020 69,792 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,932 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,664 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 56,664 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,451 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,795 miles

Both Front Wipers Smeary

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

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

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)

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

Offside Front tyre minor sidewall damage

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

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

Under shield fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 43,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Both Front Wipers Smeary

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

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

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)

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

Offside Front tyre minor sidewall damage

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

Under shield fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,510 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,972 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,884 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,120 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 VOF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

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

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