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ML09 JHJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,931 mi
Last recorded125,931 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 JHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 125,931 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 113,190 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 101,398 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,333 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 81,738 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,960 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 69,957 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,870 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 57,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 54,041 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 54,037 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2018 45,799 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,576 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 39,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,851 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,345 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 16,203 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,822 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 8,555 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 JHJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JHJ, 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 ML09 JHJ registered?

ML09 JHJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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