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GU59 NRK

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,583 mi
Last recorded113,583 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 NRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

injector seal(s) leaking casing vacuum leak

Fail 9 Nov 2023 113,583 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

injector seal(s) leaking casing vacuum leak

Pass 3 Nov 2022 102,443 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2022 102,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

drive belt deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2021 89,198 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

drive belt deteriorated

tail gate struts faulty

Pass 21 Nov 2020 78,132 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,728 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 68,364 miles

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

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 5 Oct 2016 59,426 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 59,426 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,168 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 50,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 42,552 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 42,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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)

all four tyres perished

Fail 25 Feb 2014 37,432 miles

all four tyres perished

Nail in nearside rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 26,227 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2013 26,227 miles

all four tyres in poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2012 14,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,600 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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GU59 NRK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU59 NRK, 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 GU59 NRK registered?

GU59 NRK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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