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NG09 ORC

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,450 mi
Last recorded63,450 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 ORC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 63,450 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 59,933 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 56,745 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 56,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 53,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 49,903 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 49,903 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,136 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,017 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,236 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 38,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,538 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 34,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 31,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,601 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,464 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,715 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 17,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,346 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 9,346 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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NG09 ORC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NG09 ORC, 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 NG09 ORC registered?

NG09 ORC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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