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NJ59 ZJU

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,451 mi
Last recorded86,451 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 86,451 miles

Bonnet primary release handle broken but can still be operated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 86,450 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary release handle broken but can still be operated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 83,211 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 80,531 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 80,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 77,112 miles

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog light lens damaged

rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2019 77,112 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged chafing road spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken / corroded strap (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog light lens damaged

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,966 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 74,954 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,841 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 71,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,811 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Feb 2017 70,811 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,151 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on inside

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,410 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

WIPER BLADES

Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,940 miles

nearside rear tyre wall is deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2014 53,940 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre wall is deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,869 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,544 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 ZJU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZJU, 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 ZJU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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