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PK09 LGA

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,620 mi
Last recorded72,620 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 LGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 72,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 68,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 65,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 65,498 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 61,843 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 61,843 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 59,101 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 59,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking plus worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 56,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 56,967 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,181 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 50,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear wiper blabe has split

Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,944 miles

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 45,944 miles

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge & close to markers

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,246 miles

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust back box body band/bracket corroded & snapped

Fail 17 Jun 2016 35,246 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust back box body band/bracket corroded & snapped

Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,709 miles

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

both rear tyres and offside front tyre cracking

near front tyre kerb damage

Fail 12 Jun 2014 25,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres and offside front tyre cracking

near front tyre kerb damage

Pass 24 May 2013 19,368 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 14,038 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,038 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 LGA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PK09 LGA, 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 LGA registered?

PK09 LGA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is PK09 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK09 LGA shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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