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NJ59 ZSV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,161 mi
Last recorded76,161 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 ZSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 76,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,243 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 73,243 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,002 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 71,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,650 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,345 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 61,345 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear valve stem cracked/perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front valve stem cracked/perished

Offside Rear valve stem cracked/perished

Pass 20 Aug 2016 48,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,709 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 35,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,258 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 29,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZSV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

NJ59 ZSV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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