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PJ09 TAV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,478 mi
Last recorded82,478 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 TAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 82,478 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 82,478 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened shocker top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 82,466 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,874 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 77,293 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 74,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,497 miles

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

air box insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2021 71,487 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

air box insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,104 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 68,104 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 64,295 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 64,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,172 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 57,057 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,412 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 52,226 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 52,226 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,735 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 19,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 12,796 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 12,066 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 TAV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

PJ09 TAV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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