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FY09 NFF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,589 mi
Last recorded114,589 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 NFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 114,589 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 114,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,409 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 109,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,288 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 94,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,438 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,834 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 78,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,512 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 69,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,497 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 56,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 48,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

high level brake light not working

surface corrosion on exhaust system and heat sheild deteriorated

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

high level brake light not working

surface corrosion on exhaust system and heat sheild deteriorated

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,553 miles

High level brake light inoperative.

N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of slight deterioration.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 36,553 miles

High level brake light inoperative.

N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of slight deterioration.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NFF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NFF, 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 NFF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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