MOT Status
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95,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs heavily corroded on the brake faces (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed catching on the coil spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Bonnet release handle broken
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavy wear to both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads worn on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
slight play possible o/s bottom ball joint
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rears (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear bracket broken away (7.1.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working Both side fronts (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. unable to adjust (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rears (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs and pads need replacing soon.
Front brake discs and pads need replacing soon.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ09 XRX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 MJ09 XRX, 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 XRX registered?
MJ09 XRX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.
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