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PY58 CYJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,520 mi
Last recorded100,520 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY58 CYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 100,520 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 100,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 98,224 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,808 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,990 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,593 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 90,568 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 85,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,984 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,838 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,027 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,676 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,936 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,526 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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PY58 CYJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 PY58 CYJ, 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 PY58 CYJ registered?

PY58 CYJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2009.

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