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AU09 JWE

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,293 mi
Last recorded181,293 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 JWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 181,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre engine mount worn

n/s front tyre close to limit

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2026 181,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

centre engine mount worn

n/s front tyre close to limit

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2025 171,971 miles

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

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

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

centre gear box mount worn

n/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 163,981 miles

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

front exhaust flex has slight blow

n/s sill slightly corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2023 154,634 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 146,225 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 146,225 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 137,444 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 137,442 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 128,547 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 116,960 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 116,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 104,839 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,265 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,495 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 66,394 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,546 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,104 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,818 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 19,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JWE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JWE, 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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AU09 JWE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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