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NU09 UCF

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,764 mi
Last recorded133,764 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 UCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 133,764 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 117,162 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 107,597 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 107,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022
Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,504 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 94,504 miles

Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 86,524 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 86,481 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 73,550 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 63,040 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 53,281 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 43,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 34,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,779 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in outer tyre wall , no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre has cracks in outer tyre wall, no cords exposed

passenger wiper doesnt clear screen

rear wiper doesnt clear screen

Pass 29 May 2013 14,099 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 7,039 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 UCF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NU09 UCF, 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 UCF registered?

NU09 UCF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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