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NV09 FRJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,455 mi
Last recorded148,455 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 FRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 148,455 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 148,453 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 145,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 142,988 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 139,337 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 139,337 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 124,868 miles

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

oil leak from gear box

under body has surface rust.

Fail 26 Oct 2019 124,868 miles

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

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

oil leak from gear box

under body has surface rust.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 119,720 miles

Undertay and engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2018 119,720 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertay and engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,698 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 116,435 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 116,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 101,977 miles

offside rear fog light cluster lens damaged and nearside rear reflector slight damage

Fail 27 Oct 2015 101,977 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

offside rear fog light cluster lens damaged and nearside rear reflector slight damage

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,175 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 67,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust section bracket has 1 broken weld,system is still adequately supported.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,910 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 FRJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FRJ, 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 FRJ registered?

NV09 FRJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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