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PJ59 VTA

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,469 mi
Last recorded61,469 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded but system still secure

Fail 7 Mar 2018 61,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded but system still secure

Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,811 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 58,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 52,812 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 52,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 48,184 miles

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

offside rear tyre has damage to tread block but no cords are exposed

Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,520 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 40,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,454 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 31,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 VTA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

PJ59 VTA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2009.

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