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PJ09 DLU

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,056 mi
Last recorded124,056 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 DLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 124,056 miles

Offside Front upper mounting has slight play when vehicle is jacked up

Rear brake pipe Ferrules have slight corrosion

all underbody suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2024 124,056 miles

Offside Front upper mounting has slight play when vehicle is jacked up

Rear brake pipe Ferrules have slight corrosion

Windscreen washer not working poor connection at pump (3.5 (a))

all underbody suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2023 120,525 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 120,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting worn

Pass 8 Aug 2022 117,498 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount slightly rough

axle corroded

both rear shocks corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2022 117,572 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount slightly rough

axle corroded

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 115,780 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2021 115,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear axle corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2020 114,559 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged small cut,no cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns+os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns+os corroded, body to axle flexi junction( pipe and ferrule) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 112,690 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 112,690 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 102,178 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2018 102,178 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 88,931 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 79,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 74,899 miles

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

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

clutch slave cylinder slight seepage of fluid

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,104 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 38,805 miles

rear tyres starting to crack around tread area

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 DLU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel 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 PJ09 DLU, 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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PJ09 DLU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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