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PJ59 LWY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,597 mi
Last recorded83,597 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 83,597 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 83,586 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 78,363 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jan 2021 78,363 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,521 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 74,517 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 70,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 70,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,674 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 64,672 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,771 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

coolant below minimum

Fail 12 Jan 2017 57,769 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

coolant below minimum

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,631 miles

2 exhaust mountings broken, exhaust still secure

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jan 2016 51,608 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 exhaust mountings broken, exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,325 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 46,316 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 43,866 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 41,187 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 LWY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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