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R333 OJB

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,771 mi
Last recorded108,771 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 OJB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 108,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 108,688 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 99,448 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 95,519 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,447 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 91,447 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S OUT. NEW BULB FITTED. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,315 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,602 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively 1. O/S AND N/S FRONT . 2.O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,300 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 82,300 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S DIPPED BEAM. NEW BULB FITTED. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,331 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,703 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,506 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 72,506 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,918 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 66,918 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke engine picked up on engine oil ,TEST ABORTED (7.4.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,195 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 55,195 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 42,153 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,574 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 27,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R333 OJB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R333 OJB, 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 R333 OJB registered?

R333 OJB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is R333 OJB safe to buy?

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