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PY59 CFN

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,494 mi
Last recorded42,494 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 CFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,494 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 42,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,338 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 39,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all mountings to exhaust rusted off (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,117 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,091 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 24,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 20,148 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 20,148 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,694 miles

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

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

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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PY59 CFN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PY59 CFN, 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 PY59 CFN registered?

PY59 CFN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is PY59 CFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY59 CFN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY59 CFN have outstanding finance?

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