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AU09 JVJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,228 mi
Last recorded69,228 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 JVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,228 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 69,228 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 68,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 67,185 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 67,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

headlamp levelling device not tested

Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,573 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,194 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 63,194 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,837 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,963 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,246 miles

front and rear tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,345 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,981 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 44,981 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,102 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 39,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,700 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 30,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,760 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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AU09 JVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU09 JVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU09 JVJ registered?

AU09 JVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for AU09 JVJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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