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FY09 NEN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 NEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 98,176 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,889 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 95,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 94,071 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 91,888 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 89,541 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 87,223 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 85,341 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 85,280 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sump damp and rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2018 82,787 miles

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

centre brake light not working

temporary repair to both rear exhaust mountings

Fail 5 Nov 2018 82,787 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

temporary repair to both rear exhaust mountings

Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,256 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 80,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,710 miles

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 75,710 miles

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,359 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 70,359 miles

Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,452 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 60,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 60,748 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 47,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,642 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,761 miles

all 4 tyres perished /lightly cracking - no cords visible at present.

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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FY09 NEN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FY09 NEN, 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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FY09 NEN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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