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J8 PGV

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,450 mi
Last recorded107,450 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 PGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 107,450 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 99,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 93,964 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,480 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 88,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 83,139 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,635 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 78,626 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 70,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 70,087 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 62,695 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Fail 8 May 2018 62,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 18 May 2017 57,889 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,258 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 43,153 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,795 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,069 miles

front tyre outer edge scuffed n/sf .

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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J8 PGV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J8 PGV, 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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J8 PGV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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