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PJ09 VPT

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,473 mi
Last recorded118,473 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 VPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 118,473 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 118,454 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Door check strap broken.

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 116,002 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 92,571 miles

exhaust back box has slight corrosion on outer skin

Fail 21 Dec 2015 92,571 miles

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

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

exhaust back box has slight corrosion on outer skin

Pass 19 May 2014 59,907 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,093 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 39,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,659 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 21,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 VPT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

PJ09 VPT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is PJ09 VPT safe to buy?

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