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AU59 TFJ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,915 mi
Last recorded31,915 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 TFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 31,915 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 31,660 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 31,314 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 30,676 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated (outer skin corroded/holed)

Pass 19 Jul 2022 30,087 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 29,493 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 28,871 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 27,490 miles

Rear silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2018 26,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,655 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,003 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 22,999 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s on shoulders (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s on shoulders (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,062 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,799 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 17,343 miles

front wiperblades split

Pass 8 Aug 2012 13,568 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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AU59 TFJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AU59 TFJ, 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 AU59 TFJ registered?

AU59 TFJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AU59 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 TFJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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