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ML09 JFY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,536 mi
Last recorded33,536 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 JFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 33,536 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 32,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 32,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 32,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 32,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 31,688 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 30,938 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 30,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 30,462 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,946 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 29,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,466 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,343 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 18,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 14,527 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 14,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,829 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,590 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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ML09 JFY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ML09 JFY, 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 JFY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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