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CA09 NFM

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,819 mi
Last recorded118,819 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 NFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 118,819 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 113,033 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 109,395 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 109,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 103,457 miles

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

unable to check rear seats and belts at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2021 100,218 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 100,218 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 95,687 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 95,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 89,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,163 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 84,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,072 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 68,283 miles

exhaust bracket broken

front and rear brakes corroded

split in o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 May 2015 52,708 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 37,706 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 30,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 30 May 2013 30,388 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 22,802 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Jun 2012 22,644 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

front brake discs slightly worn

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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CA09 NFM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA09 NFM, 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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CA09 NFM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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