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VE59 PKJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,505 mi
Last recorded42,505 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 PKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,505 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2020 42,505 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box band broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak needs checking

wipers poor

Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,143 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 34,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 30,591 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Aug 2017 30,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to out side side wall

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking to outer side wall

Slight misting of oil over bottom of engine

Fail 12 Apr 2016 25,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working BULB-380 (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to out side side wall

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working BULB-380 (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking to outer side wall

Slight misting of oil over bottom of engine

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,955 miles

unable to clearly view brakes

Fail 10 Apr 2015 21,941 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside outer front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

unable to clearly view brakes

Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,966 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 19,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 15,138 miles

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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VE59 PKJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VE59 PKJ, 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 VE59 PKJ registered?

VE59 PKJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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