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MJ09 TAU

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,749 mi
Last recorded106,749 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 TAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 106,749 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 106,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 102,204 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 5 Nov 2021 96,522 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

oil leak

surface corrosion

Pass 3 May 2019 85,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear exhaust (7.1.2)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2018 79,650 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear exhaust (7.1.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,262 miles

top stop light inop/n/s/r indicator bulb colour/front pads look low/slight play in rack/engine oil leak/both rear bump stops missing

Fail 22 Apr 2017 73,120 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

top stop light inop/n/s/r indicator bulb colour/front pads look low/slight play in rack/engine oil leak/both rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Apr 2016 63,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 55,057 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

front pads look low/exhaust mountings welded/ inbalanc fronts 20%

Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,492 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,267 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 23,888 miles

2x front wiper blades begining to split on edges.clearing screen ok at time of test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TAU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 MJ09 TAU, 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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MJ09 TAU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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