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SM59 PYV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,247 mi
Last recorded70,247 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 PYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 70,247 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 70,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 68,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 65,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 63,843 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 61,321 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 61,321 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 58,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,534 miles

Corrosion present on rear axle

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 56,534 miles

Corrosion present on rear axle

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 53,374 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,927 miles

both rear coil springs corroded not broken

front exhaust hanger partialy broken

osf lower suspension arm rear bush partial seperation

Fail 4 Sep 2018 51,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

both rear coil springs corroded not broken

front exhaust hanger partialy broken

osf lower suspension arm rear bush partial seperation

Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,452 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 46,452 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,722 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 43,722 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 38,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,340 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,444 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

n/s/f wiper splitting, still clears screen

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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SM59 PYV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM59 PYV, 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 SM59 PYV registered?

SM59 PYV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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