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NU09 CNE

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,602 mi
Last recorded111,602 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 CNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 111,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 May 2025 105,766 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 99,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 May 2023 93,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 87,339 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 80,030 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2021 80,025 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,462 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,460 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 70,460 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,787 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,197 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 66,196 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,403 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 56,077 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 56,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,845 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,822 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 51,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,365 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,009 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 34,009 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 29,666 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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NU09 CNE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NU09 CNE, 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 NU09 CNE registered?

NU09 CNE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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