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NJ59 RZZ

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,592 mi
Last recorded145,592 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 RZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 145,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex area (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 145,583 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex area (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 134,214 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))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 134,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 113,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 113,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,932 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Turbo/ down pipe exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 24 Aug 2021 76,932 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside front BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Turbo/ down pipe exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both)(ADVANCED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

turbo heat shield insecure causing rattle noise

Fail 20 Aug 2020 67,600 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both)(ADVANCED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

turbo heat shield insecure causing rattle noise

Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both)(ADVANCED)(pads 10% worn approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

turbo heat shield insecure causing noise/rattle

Fail 3 Sep 2019 57,355 miles

Nearside 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both)(ADVANCED)(pads 10% worn approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

turbo heat shield insecure causing noise/rattle

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,412 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 42,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,795 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 26,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished through outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished through outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - also starting to deteriorate 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - also starting to deteriorate, 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,104 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 20,671 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2014 20,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,196 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,846 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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NJ59 RZZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NJ59 RZZ, 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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NJ59 RZZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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