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EK59 NWT

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,585 mi
Last recorded100,585 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 NWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,585 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 100,585 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195X55X16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 90,502 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 90,502 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp not working nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,174 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 79,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 63,920 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,853 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on the side walls

Pass 2 May 2017 48,730 miles

N/s/f tyre 2mm cracked/perished and below limit on inside edge

O/s/f tyre has cracks in tread close to cords and perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,793 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,283 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 22,187 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 22,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,647 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Rear fog lamp lens broken.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 16,647 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp lens broken.

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 NWT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EK59 NWT, 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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EK59 NWT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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