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MK09 PCX

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,401 mi
Last recorded45,401 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 PCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 45,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 35,676 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 35,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 31,410 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 27,317 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 25,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,295 miles

Both front wiper blades poor.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 16,566 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 16,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords around tread edges (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side walls cracked and perished

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked and perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked and perished

Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,659 miles

Front Engine leaking oil

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,409 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 12,409 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,680 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 10,747 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 9,244 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 7,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 7,208 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 6,566 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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MK09 PCX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol 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 MK09 PCX, 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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MK09 PCX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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