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ML09 JJV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,921 mi
Last recorded98,921 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 JJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,921 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 98,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 94,978 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 94,599 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 91,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 91,590 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle WHEEL ARCH LINER (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle WHEEL ARCH LINER (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working PIPE SPLIT (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,795 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE OUT OF CLIP

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 82,793 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE OUT OF CLIP

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 72,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust strap snapped,still supported

Rear high level brake light not working

Fail 23 Jun 2017 72,166 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb holder damaged (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust strap snapped,still supported

Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 10 May 2016 61,339 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 61,334 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 48,361 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 37,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust tailpipe hanger broken

remove rear seat covers to inspect seat belts

wipers inop on full speed

wipers split

Fail 19 May 2014 37,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust tailpipe hanger broken

remove rear seat covers to inspect seat belts

wipers inop on full speed

wipers split

Pass 20 May 2013 28,981 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2012 22,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to o/s/r wheel arch and scuffing on the o/s/r alloy wheel

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

damage to o/s/r wheel arch and scuffing on the o/s/r alloy wheel

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 JJV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JJV, 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 JJV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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