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GJ09 VJC

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,321 mi
Last recorded113,321 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 VJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 113,321 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Nov 2019 113,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,421 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TRACKED TO EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TRACKED TO EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 86,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TRACKED TO EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TRACKED TO EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 73,038 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 62,872 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 52,251 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f washer jet weak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 33,921 miles

-Offside front wiper blade end split.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 20,252 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 14,233 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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GJ09 VJC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ09 VJC, 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 GJ09 VJC registered?

GJ09 VJC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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