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FD09 PJU

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,575 mi
Last recorded102,575 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 PJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 98,076 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 93,477 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 85,813 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,221 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 81,221 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,071 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 76,071 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,918 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 69,918 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,433 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,291 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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FD09 PJU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD09 PJU, 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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FD09 PJU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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