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RE09 VGJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,669 mi
Last recorded56,669 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 VGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 56,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 51,481 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 46,861 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 41,774 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,648 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,061 miles

Nearside Rear 2.8MM WEARING ON EDGE

Rear WIPER BLADE WORN

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

WHEEL CENTRE MISSING

Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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Nearside Rear TYRE 3.00MM

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

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

WHEEL CENTRE MISSING

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,481 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,594 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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RE09 VGJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE09 VGJ, 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 RE09 VGJ registered?

RE09 VGJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is RE09 VGJ safe to buy?

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