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FD09 PJV

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,067 mi
Last recorded63,067 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 PJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 63,067 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 63,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 1 Nov 2024 47,948 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 47,911 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 44,407 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust support fractured

Pass 12 Apr 2023 35,798 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 35,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to just about cord 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 33,796 miles

REAR DISCS PITTED AND CORRODED

Fail 7 May 2022 33,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR DISCS PITTED AND CORRODED

Pass 2 Apr 2021 31,395 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 31,395 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 26,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside strut top bearing rough

Fail 2 Mar 2020 26,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside strut top bearing rough

Pass 23 Feb 2019 17,945 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 17,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 17,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 16,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front inner (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 15,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 19 Jun 2015 14,825 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 13,128 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 10,562 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PJV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PJV, 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 FD09 PJV registered?

FD09 PJV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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