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MW09 NDY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,445 mi
Last recorded120,445 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 NDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 120,445 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 120,445 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 119,214 miles

Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 113,326 miles

Nearside Rear tyre misshaping

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread + feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 106,563 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,142 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,778 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 92,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 88,563 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount partially broke after subframe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,811 miles

undertray fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,071 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,798 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,440 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 64,577 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 64,577 miles

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,802 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 49,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,678 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,661 miles

all 3 wipers dont clear screen

Fail 20 Jun 2012 44,661 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all 3 wipers dont clear screen

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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MW09 NDY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW09 NDY, 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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MW09 NDY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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