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RJ09 OCT

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,965 mi
Last recorded88,965 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 OCT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 88,965 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 88,965 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 87,894 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 87,890 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 84,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 84,092 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 82,175 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,905 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,917 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 77,910 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,280 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 71,689 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,792 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 64,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 61,007 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,257 miles

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

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

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 OCT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 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 OCT, 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 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ09 OCT registered?

RJ09 OCT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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