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PX59 TJY

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,842 mi
Last recorded81,842 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 TJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,842 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,692 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,480 miles

Exhaust manifold cat heatsheild loose / noisey

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Fail 15 Jan 2016 60,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust manifold cat heatsheild loose / noisey

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 45,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 45,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,037 miles

all brake discs corroded.

both front tyres cracking/splitting.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 35,037 miles

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

all brake discs corroded.

both front tyres cracking/splitting.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 32,349 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,349 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,837 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear discs lipped

front and rear brake pads worn 90%

Fail 10 Sep 2012 30,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear discs lipped

front and rear brake pads worn 90%

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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PX59 TJY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PX59 TJY, 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 PX59 TJY registered?

PX59 TJY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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