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EN09 JTZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,131 mi
Last recorded72,131 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN09 JTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 72,131 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 63,427 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 63,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/16 88h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light stuck on (4.2.3 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 55,934 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 55,934 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 55,846 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 53,326 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre un repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin loose

Fail 3 Feb 2022 53,326 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre un repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin loose

Pass 2 Feb 2021 48,892 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 48,843 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning all lamps inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides rear inner/outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,325 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,874 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,318 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 35,318 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,237 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,417 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 21,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 17,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 13,556 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,556 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 11,210 miles

o/s/f headlamp deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2011 11,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f headlamp deteriorated

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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EN09 JTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EN09 JTZ, 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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What year was EN09 JTZ registered?

EN09 JTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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The MOT history for EN09 JTZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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