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NV09 JZR

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,173 mi
Last recorded154,173 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 154,173 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside sunvisor loose

Fail 23 Jun 2026 154,168 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside sunvisor loose

Pass 24 Jun 2025 151,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 149,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 147,151 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 147,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 144,654 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 138,077 miles

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

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

clutch noise

Fail 2 Jul 2021 138,077 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

clutch noise

Pass 25 Jun 2020 127,798 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 108,634 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Bumpstop rubber missing

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,269 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,206 miles

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,788 miles

Centre upper stoplight inoperative

Under body tray insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,680 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jun 2015 43,679 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jul 2014 29,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 23,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,592 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,813 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,934 miles

front tyre side walls 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 JZR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

NV09 JZR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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