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NV09 JYW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,681 mi
Last recorded106,681 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 JYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 106,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn on the inside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 100,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank support strap is corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 100,091 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 100,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 86,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 66,213 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 66,213 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 63,103 miles

Front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 63,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,035 miles

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box bracket, rust corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2020 54,907 miles

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

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box bracket, rust corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2019 46,975 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 46,870 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 40,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM of tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM of tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 21,402 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 21,402 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 20,217 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,460 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,248 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 12,443 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,108 miles

front brake discs pitted

near side front tyre side wall scrubed

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 JYW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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