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CA09 NVJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,740 mi
Last recorded117,740 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 NVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 117,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 116,071 miles

Central Front registration plate damaged but still readable

Central Front small oil leak on engine

Offside Front fuel pipes covered on underside

Pass 3 Dec 2019 107,791 miles

Central Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Central Front small oil leak

Nearside Front tyre has signs of being ran on flat on inner/outer wall

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear exhaust silencer hanger corroded

Offside couldn't fully inspect fuel lines due to being covered

Fail 28 Nov 2019 107,710 miles

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

Central Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Central Front small oil leak

Nearside Front tyre has signs of being ran on flat on inner/outer wall

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear exhaust silencer hanger corroded

Offside couldn't fully inspect fuel lines due to being covered

Pass 10 Nov 2018 100,782 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 90,881 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 90,881 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 78,672 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 78,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 67,626 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 56,919 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 56,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,186 miles

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 NVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA09 NVJ, 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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What year was CA09 NVJ registered?

CA09 NVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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