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GJ09 VJM

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 98,893 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 98,893 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 92,385 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 92,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 84,805 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 77,273 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 77,271 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 69,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,774 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 57,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,728 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 40,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 28,493 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face is rusty and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face is rusty and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,919 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,690 miles

front discs are starting to rust.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,538 miles

Engine oil leak.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 10,455 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,372 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 VJM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ09 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

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

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