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PS59 ACS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,186 mi
Last recorded66,186 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS59 ACS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 66,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 61,432 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 58,336 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 57,514 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,128 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,917 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 50,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed also insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 47,949 miles

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

passenger headrest removed from front seat at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2017 44,207 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 44,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,648 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 39,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,646 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 25,975 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,975 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 20,002 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,002 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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PS59 ACS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PS59 ACS, 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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PS59 ACS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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