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PJ59 CXV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,870 mi
Last recorded89,870 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 CXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 89,870 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 89,870 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,296 miles

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 27 Feb 2023 81,528 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,391 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 81,387 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy front heat shield insecure causing noise (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 80,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

alternator belt in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,625 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,574 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 53,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,753 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 40,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 29,259 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 29,247 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,984 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 24,721 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 24,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 20,537 miles

Cracking in NSF/NSR tyre sidewalls

Fail 11 Nov 2013 16,070 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight kerb damage to NSF/NSR tyre sidewalls

Pass 11 Nov 2013 16,070 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight kerb damage to NSF/NSR tyre sidewalls

Pass 12 Nov 2012 10,737 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 CXV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CXV, 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 PJ59 CXV registered?

PJ59 CXV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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