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SY09 PKN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,346 mi
Last recorded102,346 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 PKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 102,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 102,346 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Sound deadening material insecure exhaust heat shield adrift (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached drop link adrift (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 89,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 89,451 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 79,412 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,440 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 70,440 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 63,223 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 61,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 61,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,904 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,803 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,572 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 44,572 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but still supported

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakediscs corroded

rear hanger on rear exhaust box snapped but still supported

Pass 18 Jul 2014 31,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 26,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,271 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,131 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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SY09 PKN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY09 PKN, 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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SY09 PKN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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