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NJ59 SFN

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,731 mi
Last recorded139,731 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 SFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 139,731 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,379 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 130,379 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 121,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 121,898 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

gearbox stabilizer

Pass 23 Oct 2021 114,840 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 114,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,919 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 101,857 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,671 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 91,671 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 80,625 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 80,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,494 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 60,474 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,405 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,370 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 SFN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

NJ59 SFN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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The MOT history for NJ59 SFN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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