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NV09 JZF

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,667 mi
Last recorded96,667 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 96,667 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 96,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 96,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,627 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 4 leds not illuminated (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 95,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure back box strap excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 4 leds not illuminated (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,005 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 93,005 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure HANGER EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,539 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 29 Nov 2018 88,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 77,741 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,531 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt child seat fitted not allowing for a full inspection

light corrosion on both rear brake disc inner faces

Fail 31 Mar 2016 70,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt child seat fitted not allowing for a full inspection

light corrosion on both rear brake disc inner faces

Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,115 miles

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

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking+worn on edges

nsr tyre cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2015 62,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking+worn on edges

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2014 56,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

Fail 29 Mar 2014 56,627 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

offside front wiper blade lightly smearing the windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,825 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,561 miles

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

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 JZF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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