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NJ59 ZZL

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,216 mi
Last recorded98,216 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 98,216 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 98,216 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 98,026 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 95,541 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 95,541 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 91,013 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 91,013 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 84,129 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 84,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 73,946 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 64,390 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 64,390 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 50,469 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,890 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,766 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 36,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,332 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,852 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 ZZL 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 68.4%.

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 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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

NJ59 ZZL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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