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NJ59 SFO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,297 mi
Last recorded73,297 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,297 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 73,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,606 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 62,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror case damaged - glass ok and secure

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,135 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level 50% working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2018 55,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level 50% working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,136 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,528 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 33,644 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 22,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,448 miles

2 x rear tyres begining to perish/ crack

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 SFO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

NJ59 SFO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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