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SJ09 NYL

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,736 mi
Last recorded24,736 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 NYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 24,736 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 23,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 22,401 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 21,192 miles

light corrosion on inner surfaces of both front brakediscs

Fail 23 Mar 2023 21,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion on inner surfaces of both front brakediscs

Pass 18 Mar 2022 19,243 miles

oil sump is corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 17,314 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 16,707 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 16,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 15,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 14,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,598 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 12,597 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 11,321 miles

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

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

rear exhaust band broken

Pass 25 Mar 2015 9,063 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 7,580 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 7,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 5,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,016 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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SJ09 NYL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SJ09 NYL, 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 SJ09 NYL registered?

SJ09 NYL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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