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NJ09 YSS

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,768 mi
Last recorded105,768 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 105,768 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 105,766 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s & O/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 97,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s & O/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 88,520 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 88,517 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,495 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 81,492 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level too low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,068 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 72,068 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,516 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 64,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,408 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 52,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

exhaust hanger in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2015 41,111 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 41,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 32,388 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2014 32,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,197 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs scored and corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,614 miles

Front brake discs coroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,475 miles

brake discs scored

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 YSS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJ09 YSS, 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 YSS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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