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EF09 NXZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,607 mi
Last recorded103,607 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 NXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2020 103,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working bothsides (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,149 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease around boot but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 2 Jun 2019 99,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease around boot but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,728 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,239 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 67,134 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,625 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,805 miles

all tyres are deterioated

drivers door is hard to open from inside

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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EF09 NXZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF09 NXZ, 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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EF09 NXZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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