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RJ09 RXL

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,340 mi
Last recorded58,340 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 RXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 58,340 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 58,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 57,072 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 55,841 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 54,681 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,250 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 51,634 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 50,281 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,933 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces slight pitting (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 44,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces slight pitting (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,476 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,315 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 28,662 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,662 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,541 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 RXL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

RJ09 RXL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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