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NJ09 YTB

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

107,283 mi
Last recorded107,283 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 YTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 107,283 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

some corrosion under neath the vehicle.

Fail 11 Jul 2026 107,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 98,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 98,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 88,422 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 88,422 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger welded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 75,873 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2022 64,436 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 64,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 53,413 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 53,413 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,953 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 52,947 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2019 52,219 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded/worn

o/s rear wheel bearing noisy ?

unable to check rear seats and belts due to load in car

o/s front tyre worn through to casing

Fail 14 Mar 2019 52,203 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded/worn

o/s rear wheel bearing noisy ?

unable to check rear seats and belts due to load in car

o/s front tyre worn through to casing

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,829 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,182 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,401 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 44,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside front wiper smearing

Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,009 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 38,007 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 34,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,584 miles

Advise o/s/f disc serriously corroded on inner side of disc

Fail 21 Mar 2012 25,584 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/f disc serriously corroded on inner side of disc

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YTB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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