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NJ59 MPU

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,012 mi
Last recorded103,012 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 MPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 103,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 98,952 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 96,127 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 96,127 miles

Emissions unable to be completed back box blowing large holes in (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 93,885 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,757 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2019 86,936 miles

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

rear brake discs worn slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2019 86,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,870 miles

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

slight corrosion on brake discs

Fail 27 Mar 2018 83,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,316 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 79,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,761 miles

both rear tyres getting low

child seats fitted

exhaust hangers weak/corroded

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,613 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,755 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 29,391 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 29,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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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NJ59 MPU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NJ59 MPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ59 MPU registered?

NJ59 MPU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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