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OY09 ETJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,516 mi
Last recorded155,516 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 ETJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 155,516 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 147,683 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 137,182 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 125,477 miles

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

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

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 25 Jun 2020 121,440 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 109,980 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 109,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,919 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,114 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,835 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,910 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 43,910 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 23,394 miles

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

small cracks in walls of both front tyres and nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop lamp not working

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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OY09 ETJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OY09 ETJ, 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 OY09 ETJ registered?

OY09 ETJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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