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NJ59 SCV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,374 mi
Last recorded83,374 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 83,374 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 81,141 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 79,266 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 7 Sep 2023 75,937 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 73,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 70,954 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 70,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,051 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,802 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,536 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,299 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 58,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,006 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 31 Aug 2016 53,006 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,924 miles

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

offside front tyre badly cracked between treads and badly worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,683 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 41,683 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,126 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 33,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2012 29,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SCV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

NJ59 SCV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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The MOT history for NJ59 SCV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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