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PY09 AXX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,271 mi
Last recorded92,271 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 AXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 92,271 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside brake pipes at brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill heavily corroded

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill heavily corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 90,491 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear inner/outer sill corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 89,681 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 89,180 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 89,179 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged split in tyre from repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 84,270 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 81,103 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 79,222 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 76,466 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,643 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 70,643 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,078 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 68,078 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake dics worn and corroding

Offside Front Brake dics worn and corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2016 63,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake dics worn and corroding

Offside Front Brake dics worn and corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,319 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,645 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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PY09 AXX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PY09 AXX, 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 PY09 AXX registered?

PY09 AXX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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