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PX59 UBA

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,178 mi
Last recorded57,178 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 UBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 57,178 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 57,167 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 55,722 miles

discs corroded

washer bottle lid missing

Fail 24 Feb 2025 55,721 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

discs corroded

washer bottle lid missing

Pass 22 Feb 2024 53,511 miles

brake discs corroded

washer bottle lid missing

Pass 20 Feb 2023 51,386 miles

washer bottle lid missing

Pass 21 Feb 2022 49,024 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,671 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 47,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,590 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 44,563 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 44,563 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front drive shaft gaiters disconnected. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working New bulb inserted during test. OK. (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,482 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 40,482 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,398 miles

near side brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 66,164 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

near side brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,362 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,106 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,815 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 26,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,605 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 19,582 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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PX59 UBA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UBA, 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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PX59 UBA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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