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NJ59 SDZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,926 mi
Last recorded106,926 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 106,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS, BALD on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity joint noisy when driving on lock. (Noted when driving off MOT station.)

Fail 25 Sep 2019 106,926 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS, BALD on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,650 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear discs corroded

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Sep 2017 71,650 miles

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

Both front tyres perished, also worn inner edge

Both rear tyres perished

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear discs corroded

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,770 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 59,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users dip (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,304 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,095 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,750 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,387 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,548 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 24,548 miles

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 SDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

NJ59 SDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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