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FL59 NVZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,001 mi
Last recorded138,001 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 NVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 138,001 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 128,715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 124,868 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 115,627 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 115,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 114,866 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 102,222 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 102,222 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 93,118 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 93,118 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,574 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 85,573 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,124 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken, front exhaust bracket split

Fail 14 Mar 2016 73,124 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken, front exhaust bracket split

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,006 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 44,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,129 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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FL59 NVZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FL59 NVZ, 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 FL59 NVZ registered?

FL59 NVZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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