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MJ09 AVP

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,054 mi
Last recorded86,054 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 AVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 86,054 miles

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,467 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 82,467 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 78,504 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,534 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 74,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 70,538 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,402 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,930 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,522 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,199 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,694 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,734 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 AVP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AVP, 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 AVP registered?

MJ09 AVP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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