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PY09 EPF

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,165 mi
Last recorded159,165 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 EPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 159,165 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 159,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 151,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 139,466 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 139,457 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 128,236 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 128,180 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 121,428 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes slight wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 121,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes slight wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,798 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing slight rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 114,798 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing slight rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 96,951 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 96,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 79,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,181 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 72,232 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,092 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 53,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,010 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 41,010 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,536 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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PY09 EPF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PY09 EPF, 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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PY09 EPF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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