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RJ59 VEX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,082 mi
Last recorded71,082 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 VEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,082 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 71,082 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,153 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 69,153 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,082 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 58,082 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 45,482 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 45,482 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2012 33,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 33,329 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 VEX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

RJ59 VEX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is RJ59 VEX safe to buy?

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