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GJ09 VJO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,270 mi
Last recorded114,270 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 VJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 114,270 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sump corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body trim missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 114,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sump corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Trim missing, plastic grabbers exposed are likely to cause injury on contact.

Pass 14 Jun 2022 112,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2022 112,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 107,026 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 105,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/65/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 105,339 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted 18" and 21"wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/65/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,688 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 81,817 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,910 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,122 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,196 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,075 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING ON INNER AND OUTER WALL

FRONT BRAKE DISC,S DETERIORATING ON INNER FACE

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,472 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 VJO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

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

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