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BG59 NMK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,769 mi
Last recorded60,769 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 NMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 60,769 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2018 60,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,121 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres also perished on inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 54,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 " (8.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres also perished on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 47,258 miles

Offside Front Gaiter in secure but not letting in dirt.

Rear Both tyres age cracking.

Rear Exhaust mounting heavily corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 47,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Gaiter in secure but not letting in dirt.

Rear Both tyres age cracking.

Rear Exhaust mounting heavily corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,387 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 39,387 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 30,870 miles

All tyres age cracking

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 30,870 miles

All tyres age cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,115 miles

n/s/r belt not tested (child seat fitted)

rear tyres age cracked on side wall

Fail 19 Nov 2013 23,115 miles

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

n/s/r belt not tested (child seat fitted)

rear tyres age cracked on side wall

Pass 21 Nov 2012 17,682 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 17,682 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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BG59 NMK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BG59 NMK, 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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BG59 NMK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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