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SJ09 UOL

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,558 mi
Last recorded101,558 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 UOL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 101,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 92,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 83,428 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint bolt fouling hub

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 83,420 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer cill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer cill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint bolt fouling hub

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 77,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,465 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,348 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,450 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front wearing on edges

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

oil around engine

rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2016 53,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wearing on edges

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

oil around engine

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,945 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,944 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 48,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 46,773 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 May 2015 46,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 30,341 miles

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

exhaust rear hanger broken

Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,500 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 20,405 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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SJ09 UOL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SJ09 UOL, 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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SJ09 UOL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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