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MK59 NCJ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,242 mi
Last recorded68,242 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 NCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 68,242 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both N/S + O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body covered in underseal , making it difficult to inspect

Fail 14 Aug 2026 68,241 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both N/S + O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body covered in underseal , making it difficult to inspect

Pass 30 Aug 2025 65,208 miles

under body covered in protective underseal

Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting and spring area / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting and spring area / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 62,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area/ axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around axle beam mounting, inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 60,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,693 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,144 miles

Rear tyres ageing / perishing side walls & cracking in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,220 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking in tread / side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 53,585 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,540 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Wipers slightly smear

Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,237 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 49,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 46,128 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,525 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,686 miles

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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MK59 NCJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MK59 NCJ, 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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MK59 NCJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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