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RJ59 VFG

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,828 mi
Last recorded177,828 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 VFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 177,828 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 177,828 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 169,938 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 159,165 miles

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 159,165 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both side (4.7.2 (a))

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 91,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 85,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 81,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread feathered (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread perished and cracked to excess (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 81,402 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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread feathered (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread perished and cracked to excess (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,727 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,686 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Wiper blades deteriorating but adequately clearing the windscreen.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,243 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,243 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 39,185 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,596 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 17,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 17,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

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 VFG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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