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PJ59 LPN

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,380 mi
Last recorded80,380 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 LPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 80,380 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 80,369 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,857 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 72,857 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,218 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,519 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,675 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 66,675 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,604 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,217 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 65,216 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 56,738 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,097 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,766 miles

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,634 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 LPN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LPN, 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 LPN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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