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AO59 NLL

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,086 mi
Last recorded90,086 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 NLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,086 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 90,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

centre exhaust holed and blowing

nsf headlamp glass holed

osf tyre bald on inside

Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,546 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

osf wing damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2018 82,185 miles

both rear tyres cracked around treads

Fail 3 Jan 2018 82,185 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked around treads

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,362 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,000 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,510 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 55,340 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 40,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering wheel loose

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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AO59 NLL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO59 NLL, 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 AO59 NLL registered?

AO59 NLL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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