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MJ09 XRX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,127 mi
Last recorded95,127 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 XRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,127 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 95,124 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 92,029 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 92,001 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 88,397 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 88,395 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2023 83,201 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 77,109 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2021 68,650 miles

slight play possible o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 12 May 2020 60,451 miles

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.

Fail 10 Feb 2020 60,402 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 56,672 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 56,671 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,015 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rears (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 52,949 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 48,930 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,235 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 39,697 miles

Front brake discs and pads need replacing soon.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 39,697 miles

Front brake discs and pads need replacing soon.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 32,022 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 26,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,606 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 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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MJ09 XRX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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