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PJ59 CKX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,712 mi
Last recorded61,712 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 CKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 61,712 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 57,777 miles

Exhaust system is in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2023 54,251 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 51,092 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 51,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 47,701 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 44,061 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 40,655 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 40,655 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 34,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 34,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 28,031 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 28,031 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 22,310 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 16,362 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 9,394 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 7,111 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 5,315 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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PJ59 CKX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ59 CKX, 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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PJ59 CKX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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