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NJ09 YUS

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,630 mi
Last recorded84,630 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 YUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,630 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 84,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 77,763 miles

Boot lid not opening

Central Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 77,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Boot lid not opening

Central Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,603 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Serious oil leak engine area

Fail 20 Aug 2018 74,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Both rear tyres 3mm

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Serious oil leak engine area

Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,771 miles

Offside Rear 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,618 miles

Oil leak @ sump ()

interior mirror insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2016 63,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak @ sump ()

interior mirror insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,407 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,763 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 57,761 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,255 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 YUS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YUS, 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 YUS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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