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NJ59 TKN

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,926 mi
Last recorded76,926 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 TKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 76,926 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 May 2025 68,588 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 60,103 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 60,059 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber missing but pedal with grooves

Pass 7 Aug 2023 57,369 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,147 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,185 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 53,944 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 52,954 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 52,923 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 51,526 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,784 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2016 48,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 195/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2016 45,456 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,812 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 39,812 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,372 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,933 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 TKN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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