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SY59 PPF

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,942 mi
Last recorded88,942 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 PPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 88,942 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 88,942 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 88,429 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 86,421 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,783 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 80,818 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 80,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,063 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 78,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 74,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 74,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,809 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 69,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,558 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 64,558 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 61,168 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 61,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,932 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 53,690 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,734 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 46,731 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 34,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 34,460 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SY59 PPF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SY59 PPF, 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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SY59 PPF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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