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AO59 NMJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,430 mi
Last recorded83,430 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 NMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 83,430 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 78,701 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,128 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,672 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting starting to break (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under panel fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 69,818 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 19 Jan 2021 69,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 24 Jan 2020 65,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 23 Jan 2019 59,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,118 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 26 Jan 2017 44,449 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,890 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,588 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,819 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 10,745 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,227 miles

both front brake discs are corroded , nearside disc scored inner surface , both require inspection outside the scope of MOT

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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AO59 NMJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO59 NMJ, 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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AO59 NMJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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