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PN59 XWK

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,196 mi
Last recorded48,196 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 XWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,196 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Oct 2017 48,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Oct 2016 43,891 miles

1 of 2 exhaust rear box mounts insecure

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

Pass 8 May 2015 37,997 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 33,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,421 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 26,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f brake disc badly scorded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres on 3mm tread

both front wipers slightly smear screen

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 XWK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

PN59 XWK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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