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BJ09 AXP

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,525 mi
Last recorded64,525 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 AXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 64,525 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are corroded on inner faces and lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible brake hoses have corrosion to the ferrules . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 64,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lamp cant be seen too bright as a stop lamp . (4.3.3 (b))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs have corrosion lines around inner faces . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking and is wearing on the outer edge 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible brake hoses have corrosion to the ferrules . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 63,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 61,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking .185/60r15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 185/60r15. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 61,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking .185/60r15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 185/60r15. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,110 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,685 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 53,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,871 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 49,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 47,114 miles

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

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

rear hjgh brake light in op

Fail 18 Sep 2019 47,114 miles

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

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

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

rear hjgh brake light in op

Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,178 miles

rear high vis light in op

slight wear both front tyres inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2018 44,178 miles

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

rear high vis light in op

slight wear both front tyres inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2017 41,789 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 41,789 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,911 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 38,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,605 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 36,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 34,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,228 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 31,159 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,782 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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BJ09 AXP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ09 AXP, 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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BJ09 AXP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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