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GU59 NRX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,601 mi
Last recorded42,601 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 NRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 42,601 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 36,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 36,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 31,905 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 27,123 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 27,123 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 23,102 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 22,521 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and lower gearbox mount oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corodded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 21,936 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears misting (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer corodded

signs of a minor oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Aug 2019 21,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears misting (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer corodded

signs of a minor oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Sep 2018 21,167 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead flange (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 20,319 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 19,161 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corodded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 17,146 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake sqeal

rear footbrake readings imbalanced

Pass 20 Aug 2015 17,146 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake sqeal

rear footbrake readings imbalanced

Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,077 miles

wipers split

Pass 16 Aug 2013 12,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 10,112 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 10,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NRX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU59 NRX registered?

GU59 NRX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is GU59 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 NRX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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