CarVerify

Free Car Check

NA09 ZTZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,800 mi
Last recorded99,800 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA09 ZTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 99,800 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 99,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Reading 1.17 needs to be between 0.97 and 1.03 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Reading 0.23 needs to be 0.20 or below (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 94,013 miles

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 91,551 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 91,551 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 89,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust under body

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,370 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 87,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 87,480 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust pipe rear (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 81,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 81,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 75,512 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 75,512 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,614 miles

'Service' Due

Rear Wiperblade Split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 73,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Short section of Flexy hose assembly (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Short section of Flexy hose assembly (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

'Service' Due

Rear Wiperblade Split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,573 miles

Both front brake flexy hose short metal sections slightly corroded

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

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

offside numberplate lamp lense missing

Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,393 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 70,393 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,733 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,663 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,023 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,897 miles

Light corrosion forming on front brake discs.

Light corrosion forming on rear brake discs.

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NA09 ZTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NA09 ZTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NA09 ZTZ?

You can check the full history of NA09 ZTZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NA09 ZTZ registered?

NA09 ZTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is NA09 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA09 ZTZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NA09 ZTZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NA09 ZTZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.