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RJ09 MLK

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,638 mi
Last recorded97,638 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 MLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2022 97,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,923 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

injector base seal just starting to leak

Fail 28 Jul 2021 91,923 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

injector base seal just starting to leak

Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,244 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 85,244 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Door damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2018 76,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Door damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,090 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 72,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,675 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,997 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket partially broken, but system still adequately secure

Fail 15 Apr 2015 61,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket partially broken, but system still adequately secure

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,936 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,810 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,547 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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RJ09 MLK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ09 MLK, 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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RJ09 MLK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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