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ND59 BBJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,938 mi
Last recorded107,938 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND59 BBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 107,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front top strut bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front top strut bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 107,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front top strut bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front top strut bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 100,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 100,089 miles

Windscreen washer not working Motor ? (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 99,523 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 23 Sep 2020 99,523 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,422 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 8 Nov 2019 97,422 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 14 Nov 2018 96,144 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Nov 2018 96,144 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2017 94,665 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Nov 2017 94,655 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2016 91,534 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,435 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 85,433 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,462 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,952 miles

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 62,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Turbo heat shields insecure.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,556 miles

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

Turbo heat shields insecure.

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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ND59 BBJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ND59 BBJ, 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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What year was ND59 BBJ registered?

ND59 BBJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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