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JB59 NAN

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,395 mi
Last recorded85,395 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB59 NAN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 85,395 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Jan 2024 79,091 miles

Exhaust emissions only just met.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle presented with engine management light on however went of during test possible intermittent fault further investigation advised.

Fail 21 Dec 2023 79,074 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly positioned. (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions only just met.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged. (4.6.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle presented with engine management light on however went of during test possible intermittent fault further investigation advised.

Vehicle presented with reverse light in-op, however came on when boot closed possible dirty contact/defective bulb.

Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,854 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 73,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and corroded on inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And corroded on inner side of d3 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 72,390 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 72,390 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,189 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 72,189 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 69,852 miles

all 4 disc have slight rust

Fail 9 Nov 2019 69,852 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil on engine underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 disc have slight rust

Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 67,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,772 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 62,065 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,258 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,816 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,066 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 46,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,755 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn on inner face

rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 Jan 2013 35,755 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn on inner face

rear brake discs worn

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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JB59 NAN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JB59 NAN, 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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JB59 NAN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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