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NJ59 ZBR

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,187 mi
Last recorded56,187 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 ZBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 56,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 55,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 55,787 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm bent at ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened fouling inner wing (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 54,802 miles

O/S STRUT TOP BEARING NOISE

Pass 13 Jan 2023 57,805 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,954 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 51,478 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 51,478 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,757 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 47,584 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 47,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 43,958 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres outer edges bald. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust hanger snapped.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 43,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres outer edges bald. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust hanger snapped.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,597 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,095 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 28,095 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cracks appearing on tread and sidewall of both front tyres.

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,266 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate/ crack

N/S/R tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate/ crack

O/S/F tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate/ crack

O/S/R tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate/ crack

Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,765 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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 ZBR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

NJ59 ZBR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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