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PN59 VOT

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,502 mi
Last recorded143,502 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 143,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Bolt on bracket from subframe to crossmember corroded, not structural

Offside Front Bolt on bracket from subframe to crossmember corroded, not structural

Pass 28 Apr 2025 135,227 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 135,227 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 123,046 miles

Front o/s and n/s lower support bars from subframe corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 112,817 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 112,817 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 104,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 104,673 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 94,450 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 85,779 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 85,779 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting, car has been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light corrosion on the underside

Pass 7 Sep 2018 71,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front top strut bearing sticking / noisey

front pipe exhaust bracket deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,971 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,227 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Rear discs slight pitting

engine and under covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of components

Fail 1 Oct 2015 45,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Rear discs slight pitting

engine and under covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,372 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,182 miles

Small crack on front windscreen.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,390 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 28,390 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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 VOT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 VOT, 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 VOT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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