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PE59 LJC

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,582 mi
Last recorded79,582 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 LJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,582 miles

Central Rear seat head restraite missing

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring top mount rough and noisy on turn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear boot lid not holding

Fail 12 Aug 2024 79,582 miles

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

Central Rear seat head restraite missing

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring top mount rough and noisy on turn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear boot lid not holding

Pass 16 Aug 2023 60,701 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 47,078 miles

bonnet release lever snapped

coolant topped up before test

Pass 16 Aug 2021 36,357 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,637 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 34,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 32,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 30,013 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,102 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,759 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 26,759 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 26,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,360 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,384 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 25,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,841 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 23,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,278 miles

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

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 LJC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PE59 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

PE59 LJC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2009.

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