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GJ09 VJN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,234 mi
Last recorded100,234 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 100,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 100,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,225 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 98,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 88,602 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 84,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,767 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

sump leaking oil

Fail 3 Apr 2017 76,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

sump leaking oil

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished and small cuts in tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished and small cuts in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,977 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,314 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 VJN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

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

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