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SY59 PPU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,290 mi
Last recorded94,290 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 PPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,290 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion requires protective coating

Fail 4 Dec 2023 94,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion requires protective coating

Pass 19 Dec 2022 92,221 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,123 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,797 miles

Offside Front Strut top mount worn and noisey

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 87,797 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Strut top mount worn and noisey

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 81,428 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,020 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 72,018 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear bracket? (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 66,041 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 66,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,267 miles

Both rear tyres just above legal limit

Fail 6 Dec 2016 60,243 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired Fouling inner wing when jacked up (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired Fouling inner wing when jacked up (2.4.A.2)

Both rear tyres just above legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2015 52,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre ?

Slight tearing on near side front ball joint

Fail 30 Nov 2015 52,284 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre ?

Slight tearing on near side front ball joint

Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,138 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 45,138 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,856 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low and splitting 195/55/16

Pass 27 Dec 2012 31,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,527 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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SY59 PPU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PPU, 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 SY59 PPU registered?

SY59 PPU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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