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AF59 PCZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,647 mi
Last recorded53,647 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 PCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 53,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 52,221 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 50,390 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 48,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak water pump and radiator area ()

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

Fail 9 May 2023 48,056 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak water pump and radiator area ()

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

Pass 16 May 2022 45,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 42,204 miles

some corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 12 May 2020 41,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 38,966 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 29,516 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 26,400 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,956 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,915 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 18,913 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 16,405 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,304 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,870 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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AF59 PCZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF59 PCZ, 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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AF59 PCZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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