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PE59 GJV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,912 mi
Last recorded98,912 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 GJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 98,912 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 94,993 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,397 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 90,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 86,665 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 81,462 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,783 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,957 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,963 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 55,764 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 55,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,782 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,396 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2016 42,396 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,360 miles

tryes worn uneven at front

Fail 2 Sep 2015 36,360 miles

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

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

tryes worn uneven at front

Pass 14 Aug 2014 30,594 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,379 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,068 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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PE59 GJV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PE59 GJV, 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 PE59 GJV registered?

PE59 GJV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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