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NX09 WLJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

42,298 mi
Last recorded42,298 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 WLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 42,298 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 42,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Nearside and upper (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 37,395 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 37,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 15,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 28,510 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 27,525 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 27,525 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 26,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 24,932 miles

Central Rear rear exhaust box

Fail 16 Nov 2020 24,932 miles

Central Rear rear exhaust box

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 24,180 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 23,533 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 23,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 22,880 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling

Pass 7 Nov 2016 22,339 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 7 Nov 2016 22,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 13 Nov 2015 21,295 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,991 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 18,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,679 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 8,971 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 8,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 4,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 4,608 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 WLJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NX09 WLJ, 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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NX09 WLJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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