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PJ09 DLV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,569 mi
Last recorded123,569 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 DLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 123,569 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 123,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16,, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 111,792 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16,, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 105,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16,,worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 15 May 2024 105,765 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16,,worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 12 May 2023 92,642 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened MOUNTING ROUGH WHEN ROTATED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 85,141 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 85,140 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread remaining and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread remaining and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm of tread remaining and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 78,858 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 78,858 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 74,646 miles

Clutch slave cylinder weeping fluid

Nearside Front strut appears to have play internally

Fail 19 May 2020 74,646 miles

Clutch slave cylinder weeping fluid

Nearside Front strut appears to have play internally

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,049 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 69,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,541 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,273 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,869 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,956 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,635 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 15,635 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,105 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,188 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 DLV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PJ09 DLV, 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 DLV registered?

PJ09 DLV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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