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PF09 XNE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,439 mi
Last recorded120,439 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 XNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 120,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear REAR AXEL CORRODED

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 16 Dec 2024 105,297 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 105,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 103,976 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 96,618 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 96,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 90,296 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 90,274 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

vehicle has been under sill

Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,705 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 73,961 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edge and is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door slightly loose

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 73,961 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edge and is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door slightly loose

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 68,064 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,729 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 60,729 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,384 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,515 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Aug 2015 46,515 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 40,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,695 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,971 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,115 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 26,997 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)

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

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

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

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

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 XNE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XNE, 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 XNE registered?

PF09 XNE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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