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PK09 YXX

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,046 mi
Last recorded86,046 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 YXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 86,046 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 86,041 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play siezed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 67,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 63,750 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 63,750 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 59,632 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 16,023 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 17,120 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 12,416 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 12,413 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,019 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 38,019 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,099 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 22,711 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 15,306 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 9,755 miles

Both front wipers split

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 YXX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

PK09 YXX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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