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NJ59 SDX

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,628 mi
Last recorded99,628 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 SDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,628 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 99,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 92,857 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2024 92,857 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 85,811 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,701 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 78,701 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 71,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 71,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,789 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 59,242 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 51,250 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 43,412 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 43,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,494 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 35,143 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

no coolant in expansion tank

offside front tyre 3mm and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Sep 2015 35,143 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

no coolant in expansion tank

offside front tyre 3mm and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2014 32,883 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,132 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 28,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,428 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,724 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 SDX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

NJ59 SDX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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