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VK09 JVT

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,689 mi
Last recorded104,689 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 JVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 104,689 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,172 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 90,585 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,211 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 80,713 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 74,881 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 74,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 64,964 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,459 miles

Both rear tyres low

Fail 7 Nov 2017 56,456 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres low

Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,041 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 47,021 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front exhaust mounting bracket starting to fracture

Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,307 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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VK09 JVT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JVT, 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 VK09 JVT registered?

VK09 JVT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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