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DE59 NEF

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,863 mi
Last recorded86,863 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 NEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 86,863 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2026 86,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2025 81,671 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 81,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 75,562 miles

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

slight play in off side front strut mounting

Fail 19 Jul 2024 75,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in off side front strut mounting

Pass 20 Jul 2023 68,559 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 62,418 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread depth

Fail 21 Jul 2022 62,418 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread depth

Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,082 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 54,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 48,488 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 48,488 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 46,663 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,794 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 43,788 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,754 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket partially fractured.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,150 miles

n earside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,933 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,040 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,782 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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DE59 NEF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DE59 NEF, 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 DE59 NEF registered?

DE59 NEF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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