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PJ59 CXW

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,565 mi
Last recorded94,565 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 CXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 94,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing noisey (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 91,750 miles

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

advise rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2023 88,221 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 88,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 85,029 miles

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

both front strut tops slight bearing noise

Fail 12 May 2022 85,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front strut tops slight bearing noise

Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount slightly noisy/rough on rotation

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,127 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge, very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,395 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 48,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,306 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 37,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 35,344 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 35,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle squeal on front pads (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 2 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,554 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 33,554 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,358 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 27,151 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,178 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 CXW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ59 CXW, 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 CXW registered?

PJ59 CXW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2009.

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