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CP59 NZW

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,193 mi
Last recorded76,193 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 NZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,193 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 76,193 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 75,191 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 75,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,438 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 71,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,603 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 67,603 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 65,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Fail 16 Apr 2022 65,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 5 Aug 2021 65,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,927 miles

dip image x2 poor, lense fogging.

nsf wish bone bush visually deteriorated.

osr and nsr tyres worn enevenly and nsr has screw present

Pass 16 Sep 2019 59,293 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner face deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very minor. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn and minor cut

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 59,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc inner face deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very minor. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn and minor cut

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,220 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 55,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,931 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 43,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,928 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,427 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 27,426 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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 17 Dec 2014 21,484 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 20,799 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 20,799 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 17,353 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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CP59 NZW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP59 NZW, 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 CP59 NZW registered?

CP59 NZW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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