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MA09 VNJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,345 mi
Last recorded70,345 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 VNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 70,345 miles

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

o/s rear tyre over 10 years old and starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jul 2025 68,537 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 66,386 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 63,403 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 59,519 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 59,486 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 55,676 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 55,676 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,092 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 51,701 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 43,370 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,423 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 39,423 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 34,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre no cord showing

e.m.l light on dash

n/s/f tyre worn on edge almost to cord

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge almost to cord

Fail 16 Jul 2016 34,602 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre no cord showing

e.m.l light on dash

n/s/f tyre worn on edge almost to cord

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge almost to cord

Pass 1 Aug 2015 28,366 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 28,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 29 Jul 2014 23,171 miles

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 29 Jul 2014 23,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

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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MA09 VNJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MA09 VNJ, 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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MA09 VNJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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