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NJ09 DFD

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,955 mi
Last recorded98,955 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 DFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 98,955 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 98,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 96,618 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 96,618 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 89,368 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 89,233 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front flexi and mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant level low

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 79,166 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 79,166 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 69,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 And damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 60,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

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

Pass 29 May 2020 49,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 49,277 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,497 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 25,778 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 25,731 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 22,241 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 21,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,625 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 17,606 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 14,518 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 May 2012 12,823 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 12,823 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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NJ09 DFD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc 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 NJ09 DFD, 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 NJ09 DFD registered?

NJ09 DFD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is NJ09 DFD safe to buy?

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