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NJ59 ZRF

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,478 mi
Last recorded60,478 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 ZRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 60,478 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 60,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,542 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 51,082 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 50,501 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

backbox corroded outer casing

Pass 22 Aug 2023 47,088 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 46,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm not working when wipers turned on (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Outer discs grinding meta to metal

Pass 22 Aug 2022 40,988 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 40,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,990 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 34,237 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2018 30,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,610 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,432 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,882 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,368 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,730 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 23,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 23,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

front discs worn

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 ZRF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

NJ59 ZRF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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