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PJ09 DCZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,722 mi
Last recorded28,722 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 28,722 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 27,300 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2025 27,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 26,841 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 26,231 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 26,231 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 25,385 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,432 miles

Exhaust back box corroded through to second skin

Pass 4 Aug 2020 23,619 miles

Exhaust back box corroded through to second skin

Pass 8 May 2019 22,407 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,425 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 10 May 2017 18,945 miles

Cracking in Nsf/Osf/Nsr tyres no cords

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 16,871 miles

both front discs scored and corroded inner face

Pass 13 May 2015 14,177 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 11,212 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 9,433 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 7,158 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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PJ09 DCZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PJ09 DCZ, 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 PJ09 DCZ registered?

PJ09 DCZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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