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PJ59 CYK

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,146 mi
Last recorded118,146 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 CYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 118,146 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 118,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint bore in strut worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BRAKE FLUID LOW

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 118,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint bore in strut worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BRAKE FLUID LOW

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 98,835 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 98,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag warning light on dash due to air bag been turned off

engine management light on dash

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,119 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 92,119 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,219 miles

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 21 Jan 2016 84,219 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,023 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs beginning to corrode/wear unevenly on inner disc faces

front brake pads appear to be starting to wear low

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads appear to be starting to wearing low

front tyres on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear indicators starting to turn white

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 CYK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CYK, 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 CYK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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