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PF09 JVL

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,740 mi
Last recorded93,740 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 JVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 93,740 miles

Nearside Front mirror repaired

Offside Front door strap missing

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 87,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Number Plate Lamp Lens Missing

Offside Front Door Check Strap Missing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Perishing On Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 87,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Number Plate Lamp Lens Missing

Offside Front Door Check Strap Missing

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Perishing On Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 84,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Number Plate Lamp Lens Missing

Offside Front Door Check strap Missing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 84,185 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Number Plate Lamp Lens Missing

Offside Front Door Check strap Missing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 75,496 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel binding when wheel rotated by hand

Nearside registration lamp lens missing

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,672 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside non obligatory door mirror glass damaged (cracked)

Nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 27 May 2021 59,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread laminate slightly cracking at nearside (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front door check strap broken

Nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge outside central three quarter band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door check strap broken

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

screen wash bottle top missing

Fail 27 May 2021 59,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread laminate slightly cracking at nearside (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front door check strap broken

Nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge outside central three quarter band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door check strap broken

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

screen wash bottle top missing

Pass 25 Jun 2020 53,269 miles

Offside Front door check strap broken

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 53,256 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint securing pin bolt in hub loose and play between pin and hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door check strap broken

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,312 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 45,312 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 41,786 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper splitting at end

Offside Front Sun visor broken but still secured.

Offside Oil leak Timing side of engine ()

Fail 31 May 2017 37,749 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre splitting at edge of tread/side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Coolant bottle contaminated with oil

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

Nearside Front Wiper splitting at end

Offside Front Sun visor broken but still secured.

Offside Oil leak Timing side of engine ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,381 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 33,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,540 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 30,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 28,987 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 28,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil level low

spare tyre flat

Fail 30 Dec 2013 25,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 25,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 21,266 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,674 miles

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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 JVL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JVL, 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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PF09 JVL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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