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SY59 PUK

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,203 mi
Last recorded105,203 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 PUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,203 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 105,200 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 84,368 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 84,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all four tyres badly worn and require attention very soon

Fail 22 Oct 2015 67,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

all four tyres badly worn and require attention very soon

Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,705 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 54,704 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,474 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,715 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 35,715 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 PUK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PUK, 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 PUK registered?

SY59 PUK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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