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DE59 NEN

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,210 mi
Last recorded64,210 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 NEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 64,210 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 64,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 61,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 61,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,098 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,145 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 55,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,670 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 43,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,503 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 29,473 miles

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

slight corrosion on front disc inner surfaces

Fail 11 Nov 2014 29,465 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front wiper split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 22,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,866 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 NEN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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