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ML09 JFX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

77,204 mi
Last recorded77,204 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 JFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 77,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 77,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 66,486 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective rotted but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slight roughness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 55,112 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 49,457 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 6 Apr 2022 47,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 47,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 45,878 miles

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

Front tyres edges worn

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 44,537 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

no centre brake light

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2020 44,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

no centre brake light

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,547 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer cv boots leaking grease

centre brake light not working

Fail 9 Apr 2019 42,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer cv boots leaking grease

centre brake light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,694 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slight Noise

Oil leak Engine! ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 39,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slight Noise

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Engine! ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

centre brake light not working

Fail 20 Apr 2017 37,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

centre brake light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 33,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 29,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres low tread

engine oil leak

spare tyre punctured

sump corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,393 miles

both front tyres low tread

engine oil leak

spare tyre punctured

sump corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 24,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewalls cracked

no centre brake light

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,882 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewalls cracked

no centre brake light

Fail 22 Apr 2013 20,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil leak

no centre brake light

Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil leak

no centre brake light

Fail 10 Apr 2012 15,697 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level low

front pads look low

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,697 miles

brake fluid level low

front pads look low

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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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ML09 JFX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ML09 JFX, 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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ML09 JFX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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