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PN09 XXY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,516 mi
Last recorded139,516 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 XXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 139,516 miles

Central Rear obstruction not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 139,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear obstruction not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 135,380 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 132,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 131,182 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 131,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 129,052 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 129,051 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 124,411 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 124,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 114,409 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 104,047 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Fail 16 Feb 2018 104,047 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Pass 9 Feb 2017 93,395 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,431 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 83,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.27mm / 2.59mm / 1.92mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.86mm / 2.36mm / 2.87mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket/strap broken but still supported

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,855 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,829 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,803 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 40,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,161 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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PN09 XXY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN09 XXY, 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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PN09 XXY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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