2009 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · RJ09 MLX
2009 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 148,137 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ09 MLX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2022
- 148,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ09 MLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C3 (RJ09 MLX) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RJ09 MLX Mileage History
- 13/12/2021136,901 mi
- 15/12/2022148,137 mi+11,236 mi
- 15/12/2022148,137 mi
Average of roughly 11,179 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 Picasso
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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