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MJ58 EHC

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,484 mi
Last recorded109,484 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 EHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 109,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 102,301 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 102,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 97,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 97,164 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 95,212 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 95,212 miles

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,730 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 89,726 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine ENGINE OIL PAN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,241 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 86,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,042 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not illuminating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on legal minimum 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre approaching legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Sump corroded and leaking

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Mar 2016 74,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamp bulb inop (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both rear number plate lamps inop (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on legal minimum 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre approaching legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Sump corroded and leaking

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Feb 2015 67,848 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,848 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,016 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 52,016 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,657 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 34,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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MJ58 EHC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MJ58 EHC, 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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MJ58 EHC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2009.

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