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NV09 CHK

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

82,862 mi
Last recorded82,862 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 CHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 82,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 11 Apr 2025 76,980 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 76,979 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 72,799 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 72,799 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 72,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,667 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 59,230 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 59,226 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,353 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 52,353 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 46,485 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 46,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 39,268 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,617 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished on sidewall

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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 36,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 33,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,858 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,835 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 26,835 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,265 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 20,070 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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NV09 CHK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 NV09 CHK, 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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NV09 CHK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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