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RJ09 GBE

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,421 mi
Last recorded89,421 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 GBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 89,421 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 84,386 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 84,386 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 79,633 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 72,481 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 66,805 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 66,805 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,620 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 62,620 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,049 miles

advise corrosion front inner brake disc

Pass 5 Jul 2016 39,275 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 39,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,242 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 26,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air box/ piping insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,495 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RJ09 GBE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJ09 GBE, 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 RJ09 GBE registered?

RJ09 GBE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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