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AJ09 EYT

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

59,142 mi
Last recorded59,142 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 EYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 59,142 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 59,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 54,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 54,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 52,358 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 52,358 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH HEADLIGHT AIMS TO LOW (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 49,464 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 49,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,011 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine, undertray hiding source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 47,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine, undertray hiding source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 44,978 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 May 2019 38,107 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread blocks

Fail 28 May 2019 38,107 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread blocks

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 33,917 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 30,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,057 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 27,057 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,414 miles

both rear tyres side walls cracking

n/s/f tyre side walls cracking

Fail 10 Apr 2015 23,414 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres side walls cracking

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre side walls cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,276 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,371 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Fail 8 Apr 2013 13,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,544 miles

Front brake discs scored

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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AJ09 EYT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AJ09 EYT, 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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AJ09 EYT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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