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NJ59 TFV

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,419 mi
Last recorded103,419 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 TFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 103,419 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,856 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 99,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 94,712 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 94,711 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 89,539 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 89,538 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 85,191 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 85,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 80,129 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 80,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 75,186 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 75,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 67,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge.

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge.

Rear exhaust strap corroded, system still adequately supported.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,331 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,116 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2017 50,339 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,608 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,598 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,211 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking and close to limit

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,699 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,127 miles

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

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

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 TFV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

NJ59 TFV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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The MOT history for NJ59 TFV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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