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NX09 UPA

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,201 mi
Last recorded28,201 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 UPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 28,201 miles

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

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))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 28,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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 17 Oct 2024 28,194 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 28,121 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 27,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 27,601 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 27,563 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 27,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 26,933 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 26,933 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 26,531 miles

rear exhaust silencer box hanger strap heavily corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 26,531 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust silencer box hanger strap heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,947 miles

slight corrossion front inner brake disc faces

Fail 7 Sep 2016 25,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight corrossion front inner brake disc faces

Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,356 miles

slight corrossion front inner brake disc faces

Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,744 miles

all 4 outer tyre walls cracking

nearside front outer tyre wall scrubbed

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,061 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 21,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 21,274 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,538 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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NX09 UPA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX09 UPA, 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 NX09 UPA registered?

NX09 UPA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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