2009 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · CP09 VGJ
2009 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 123,581 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP09 VGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/06/2026
- 123,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP09 VGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C3 (CP09 VGJ) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounts both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
CP09 VGJ Mileage History
- 20/05/202461,750 mi
- 01/05/202590,326 mi+28,576 mi
- 29/05/202592,880 mi+2,554 mi
- 30/05/202592,890 mi+10 mi
- 01/06/2026123,581 mi+30,691 mi
Average of roughly 30,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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