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PK09 LGN

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,548 mi
Last recorded101,548 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 LGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 101,548 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 98,673 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 98,668 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,923 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 94,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,441 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,087 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 84,916 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 84,916 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 75,290 miles

All drake discs are wearing on inner and outer edges.

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cannot be repaired, on edge of the tread.

Fail 15 Feb 2020 75,290 miles

All drake discs are wearing on inner and outer edges.

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cannot be repaired, on edge of the tread.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers. (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,600 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 68,594 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,692 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 63,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr and perrished (4.1.E.1)

brake discs corroding

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr and perrished (4.1.E.1)

brake discs corroding

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,017 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,405 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,550 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 34,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 25,653 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s n/s park brake cable boots worn

Fail 24 Nov 2012 25,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s n/s park brake cable boots worn

Pass 14 Dec 2011 18,524 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 18,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LGN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LGN, 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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PK09 LGN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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