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PJ59 LPL

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,667 mi
Last recorded101,667 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 LPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 101,667 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 101,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,823 miles

body damage boot

Fail 26 Aug 2020 91,821 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

body damage boot

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,352 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 72,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,660 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 64,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly on shoulders of tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly on shoulders of tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 64,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly on shoulders of tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly on shoulders of tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,931 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 59,931 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,430 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 55,430 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,844 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 48,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,070 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)

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

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

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 LPL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LPL, 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 LPL registered?

PJ59 LPL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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