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PX09 ULJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,459 mi
Last recorded66,459 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 ULJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 66,459 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 66,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 59,059 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 59,059 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,059 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,892 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 49,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 36,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 14,243 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 14,243 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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PX09 ULJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PX09 ULJ, 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 PX09 ULJ registered?

PX09 ULJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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