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NJ59 MSU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,883 mi
Last recorded138,883 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 MSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 138,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 129,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 121,645 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 121,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 115,275 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,596 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 107,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,806 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 94,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,842 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 83,842 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,499 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,051 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,176 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise heatsheilds snapped around cat exhaust

Fail 31 Jul 2012 35,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise heatsheilds snapped around cat exhaust

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 MSU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MSU, 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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What year was NJ59 MSU registered?

NJ59 MSU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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