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PE09 DFY

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,280 mi
Last recorded16,280 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 DFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 16,280 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 14,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 13,380 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 13,105 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 12,425 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 12,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 11,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 11,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 11,411 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 11,086 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 11,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 10,905 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 10,744 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 10,313 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2015 10,098 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 9,654 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 8,413 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 6,201 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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PE09 DFY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PE09 DFY, 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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PE09 DFY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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