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RJ59 BXB

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,634 mi
Last recorded104,634 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 BXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 104,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 81,783 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 81,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,061 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 76,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,339 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 71,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 64,453 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 64,453 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,247 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 57,247 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,827 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,240 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,011 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 34,011 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,658 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,829 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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RJ59 BXB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ59 BXB, 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 RJ59 BXB registered?

RJ59 BXB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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