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NV09 JYO

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,009 mi
Last recorded88,009 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 JYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 88,009 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2023 85,566 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 85,566 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,356 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,339 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 68,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system starting to corrode also ex hangers

Fail 6 Apr 2020 68,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system starting to corrode also ex hangers

Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,662 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 59,661 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side weall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 51,589 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 51,587 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,802 miles

exhaust front and centre brackets corroded away from exhaust

Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,067 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,645 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 26,645 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 20,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,135 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,069 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 14,069 miles

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

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

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 JYO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JYO, 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 JYO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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