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PF09 JVC

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,978 mi
Last recorded73,978 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 JVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 73,978 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,596 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 71,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 71,367 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 70,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,259 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 70,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 65,377 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 65,377 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,803 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 62,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 60,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 60,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2016 49,778 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 13 Aug 2016 49,778 miles

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)

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

both front tyres devoid of tread on shoulders

Pass 1 Aug 2015 43,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,003 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 39,003 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,259 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 22,432 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front arch liner broken

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,432 miles

n/s front arch liner broken

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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PF09 JVC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PF09 JVC, 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 PF09 JVC registered?

PF09 JVC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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