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NX09 YNL

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,244 mi
Last recorded130,244 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 YNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 130,244 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 130,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 124,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 117,615 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 117,615 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Dangerous runout in front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits See exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight blow on exhaust system.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 110,147 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 110,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 104,090 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing but pedal has markings which would not allow slipping while braking

Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,320 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 94,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 83,131 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 83,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,683 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 73,639 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating BOTH DIM (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,048 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,887 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 44,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight cracks in sidewalls on both rear tyres.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 44,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight cracks in sidewalls on both rear tyres.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,220 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 35,220 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012

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 YNL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YNL, 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 YNL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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