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NV09 CHY

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,025 mi
Last recorded123,025 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 CHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 123,025 miles

advise under car getting corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 123,025 miles

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

advise under car getting corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 120,456 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 120,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 117,679 miles

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

advise o/s/r outer sill getting corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2024 117,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

advise o/s/r outer sill getting corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 115,650 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 27 May 2022 113,428 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 111,746 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 111,509 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,782 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,532 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 102,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 102,475 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front and rear exhaust mounting brackets insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 92,100 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 92,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,684 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 79,679 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,786 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,402 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,490 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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NV09 CHY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NV09 CHY, 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 NV09 CHY registered?

NV09 CHY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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The MOT history for NV09 CHY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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