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HJ59 NBF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,335 mi
Last recorded137,335 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 NBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 137,335 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 134,058 miles

n/s/f top suspension mount noisey

o/s mirror cover missing

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Nov 2024 134,056 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f top suspension mount noisey

o/s mirror cover missing

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Dec 2023 123,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn outer edges

Fail 30 Nov 2023 123,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn outer edges

Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,722 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 110,722 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant level low

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 104,686 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 104,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,694 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 101,694 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 95,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 95,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 88,512 miles

O/S Front tyre wearing/worn on edges

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged O/S Rear valve stem perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 88,512 miles

O/S Front tyre wearing/worn on edges

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged O/S Rear valve stem perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,316 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Aug 2017 80,309 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber missing

front cat/manifold heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,032 miles

front cat/manifold heat shield insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and flat

Fail 8 Aug 2016 71,032 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front cat/manifold heat shield insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and flat

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both 0/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,886 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 49,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 40,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 26,482 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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HJ59 NBF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HJ59 NBF, 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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HJ59 NBF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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