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MJ09 ALU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,146 mi
Last recorded89,146 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 ALU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 89,146 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 89,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 85,156 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 80,777 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,100 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2021 67,565 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,554 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 59,483 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 52,641 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 52,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2017 46,862 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 41,046 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,791 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 33,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 May 2014 28,039 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 22,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 17,583 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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MJ09 ALU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ09 ALU, 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 MJ09 ALU registered?

MJ09 ALU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for MJ09 ALU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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