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NJ59 THV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,462 mi
Last recorded162,462 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 162,462 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 162,336 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 150,429 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 136,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 122,164 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 107,811 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm (rear bushes) are perished and starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish and is worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield not fully secure.

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both rear chassis rails corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 107,805 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm (rear bushes) are perished and starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish and is worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield not fully secure.

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both rear chassis rails corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 97,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 95,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,679 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,308 miles

All brake discs front and rear worn and corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 59,308 miles

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

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

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

All brake discs front and rear worn and corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hanger partially snapped but still supporting exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,023 miles

All brake discs front and rear corroded and lipped

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,862 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)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 25,862 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,461 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 THV 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 77.8%.

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 THV, 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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NJ59 THV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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