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YY59 PNE

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,730 mi
Last recorded78,730 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 PNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 78,730 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 70,427 miles

Some undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Dec 2023 62,458 miles

Several suspension bushes worn

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2022 51,813 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 51,813 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,372 miles

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

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

slight noise from n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mount areas

Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,889 miles

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

front suspension lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2019 37,380 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 33,714 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 33,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 30,305 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 26,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 22,538 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 18,749 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 15,036 miles

bottom arm bushes poor condition

front brake discs very poor condition on inside edges

front number plate poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2012 11,916 miles

front discs poor condition

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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YY59 PNE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YY59 PNE, 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 YY59 PNE registered?

YY59 PNE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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