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PK09 FWZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,922 mi
Last recorded101,922 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 FWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 101,922 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 97,385 miles

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

Front exhaust flexible pipe has a slight leak of gases

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 97,384 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both nearside and offside rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexible pipe has a slight leak of gases

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 96,061 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 93,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 92,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 11 May 2021 90,711 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower minor body damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 89,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

both number plate lights dim

driver's wiper blade deteriorated at ends

Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,644 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 86,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,228 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,178 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 69,166 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,858 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 63,858 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,399 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 48,881 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 48,881 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,745 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 49,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PK09 FWZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PK09 FWZ, 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 PK09 FWZ registered?

PK09 FWZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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