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NJ09 LFA

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,740 mi
Last recorded76,740 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 LFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 76,740 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 76,552 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,728 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,648 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 58,648 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,100 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 47,223 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 47,223 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,134 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 41,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,571 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,173 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 29,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and 2 rear tyres outer walls perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,827 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,693 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all 4 tyres perished on side walls

Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,575 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,597 miles

Oil leak

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 LFA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NJ09 LFA, 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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NJ09 LFA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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