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PJ59 LXN

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,032 mi
Last recorded55,032 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 LXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 55,032 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 55,017 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 50,022 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 50,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 44,373 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 44,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 43,386 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 43,386 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box strap snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 43,136 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 42,604 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 42,604 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 40,255 miles

exhaust back box clamp broken

steering wheel has play

Fail 10 Dec 2019 40,255 miles

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

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

exhaust back box clamp broken

steering wheel has play

Pass 23 Nov 2018 37,192 miles

exhaust back box bracket snapped

play at steering wheel

Fail 23 Nov 2018 37,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust back box bracket snapped

play at steering wheel

Pass 17 Dec 2017 35,222 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2017 35,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 33,703 miles

rear exhaust box bracket corroded and broken away. exhaust system secure at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2015 31,435 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 27,634 miles

both ns/os front tyres perished

Fail 18 Dec 2013 24,646 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 24,646 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,428 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 21,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LXN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

PJ59 LXN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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