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EK59 NWE

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,527 mi
Last recorded132,527 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 NWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 132,527 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear/front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 131,817 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 117,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust secure

Fail 20 Oct 2023 117,226 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust secure

Pass 24 Sep 2022 115,649 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 115,649 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 109,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 102,708 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 102,708 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,351 miles

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 97,351 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O/S incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall starting to crack/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,038 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 77,352 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,654 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,418 miles

nearside rear shock slight misting of oil

offside front tyre has a small cut in outer side wall no cords exposed

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 46,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear shock slight misting of oil

offside front tyre has a small cut in outer side wall no cords exposed

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 25,566 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,308 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 46,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EK59 NWE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK59 NWE, 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 EK59 NWE registered?

EK59 NWE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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