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WF09 PKJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,928 mi
Last recorded123,928 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 PKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 123,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 123,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 113,692 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 113,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 103,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 96,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 96,222 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 91,872 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 91,872 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs badly worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 84,811 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs badly pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs badly worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 79,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend changing soon with front disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend changing soon with front disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,874 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Mar 2019 73,874 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,190 miles

Some wear to front brake discs

Fail 26 Mar 2018 67,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre low in tread

Offside Rear brake pads low

Some wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,986 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 60,986 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,767 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 52,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 46,166 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 35,727 miles

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

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

side wall damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 24,327 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,871 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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WF09 PKJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WF09 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 WF09 PKJ registered?

WF09 PKJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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