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VK09 JVJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,328 mi
Last recorded97,328 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 JVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 97,328 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 89,428 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 88,565 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 88,261 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 88,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 87,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,067 miles

Battery requires recharging.

Both Rear Coil Springs rusty.

Condensation in Nearside Front Head Lamp.

Front Brake Discs corroded inside and outside edges. Also worn.

Middle and Rear Exhaust System corroded.

No Bonnet Prop to hold the Bonnet up.

Oil stains round Sump.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 87,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery requires recharging.

Both Rear Coil Springs rusty.

Condensation in Nearside Front Head Lamp.

Front Brake Discs corroded inside and outside edges. Also worn.

Middle and Rear Exhaust System corroded.

No Bonnet Prop to hold the Bonnet up.

Oil stains round Sump.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perishing

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 9 May 2017 71,087 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 57,761 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,750 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 53,750 miles

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 29 Apr 2014 47,728 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 47,728 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,748 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,246 miles

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

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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VK09 JVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK09 JVJ, 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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VK09 JVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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