2009 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · NJ09 YVC
2009 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 63,576 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ09 YVC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/07/2024
- 63,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ09 YVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C3 (NJ09 YVC) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
NJ09 YVC Mileage History
- 16/07/202258,029 mi
- 16/07/202258,045 mi+16 mi
- 15/07/202359,431 mi+1,386 mi
- 17/07/202463,576 mi+4,145 mi
Average of roughly 2,767 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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