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C21 DCM

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,512 mi
Last recorded69,512 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 DCM
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 69,512 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 64,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 61,105 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 61,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long

Pass 2 Mar 2022 59,390 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel long

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,491 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Front tyres cracking/perishing slightly and wearing on outer edges

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

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

Rear tyres cracking/perishing slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,231 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Front tyres are wearing slightly on outer edges

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

Pass 17 Feb 2019 51,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 48,806 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 43,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,446 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 35,356 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,610 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres side walls cracked

all wheels slight bind border line pass

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,729 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Nitro?

Based on 31,689 MOT tests across 1,995 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,279
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,177
parking brake recording little or no effort 805
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 712
Registration plate lamp not working 709
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 607
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C21 DCM is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Nitro fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C21 DCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C21 DCM registered?

C21 DCM is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is C21 DCM safe to buy?

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