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AO59 NMA

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,045 mi
Last recorded38,045 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 NMA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 38,045 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are cracking and perishing sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 33,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 26,510 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs are corroded and worn in places

rear brake discs are corroded and worn in places

Fail 6 Jun 2023 26,510 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs are corroded and worn in places

rear brake discs are corroded and worn in places

Pass 31 May 2022 19,245 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 18,596 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,537 miles

Nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 20 Aug 2018 15,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 14,379 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 13,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 11,925 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 10,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 8,954 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 8,954 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 6,739 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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AO59 NMA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AO59 NMA, 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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AO59 NMA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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