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PJ59 HME

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,816 mi
Last recorded93,816 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 HME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 93,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 93,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,154 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 89,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,109 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 85,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 68,319 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 68,318 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 52,695 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 52,507 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 43,163 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 43,163 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 32,120 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 25,521 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 19,339 miles

oil leak from rear of engine

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 HME is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HME, 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 HME is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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