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FV59 NHZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,053 mi
Last recorded105,053 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 NHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 105,053 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 104,920 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 104,920 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 99,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 30 Oct 2023 99,349 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan / chassis excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,125 miles

EXHAUST HAS JOINT JOINER REPAIR

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

Nearside Front TYRE 3.00MM

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NEEDS NEW LAMP (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE 3.3MM

Offside NUMBER PLATE LIGHT COVER MISSING

Fail 3 Nov 2021 89,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST HAS JOINT JOINER REPAIR

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

Nearside Front TYRE 3.00MM

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NEEDS NEW LAMP (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE 3.3MM

Offside NUMBER PLATE LIGHT COVER MISSING

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,600 miles

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

HAS HAD A POOR REPAIR TO EXHAUST

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 81,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

HAS HAD A POOR REPAIR TO EXHAUST

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,984 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

corrosion to chassis

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 8 Nov 2019 78,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

corrosion to chassis

n/s/f tyre is on 3mm and wearing on the inner edge - 205 45 17

o/s/f tyre is on 3mm and almost bold on the inner edge - 205 45 17

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,563 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 69,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,621 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,737 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,152 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 58,150 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,423 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,051 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 37,679 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 37,679 miles

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

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)

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

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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FV59 NHZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV59 NHZ, 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 FV59 NHZ registered?

FV59 NHZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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