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KN59 NNU

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,252 mi
Last recorded32,252 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 NNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 32,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 30,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 28,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and loose, front of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 28,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and loose, front of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake travel is more than normal, rear brakes require adjusting.

Pass 29 Oct 2022 25,989 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 24,319 miles

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

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

Rear brakes have excessive noise

Fail 26 Oct 2021 24,319 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure 1 rear bracket broken and back box strap broken and excess corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear brakes have excessive noise

Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,507 miles

One exhaust bracket broken towards rear , exhaust still secure

Pass 11 Oct 2019 18,429 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 13,827 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 13,041 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 13,041 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 11,545 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 9,581 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 8,461 miles

Both front tyres cracking in outer side walls

Fail 22 Sep 2014 8,461 miles

Both front tyres cracking in outer side walls

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 7,518 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 6,139 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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KN59 NNU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KN59 NNU, 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 KN59 NNU registered?

KN59 NNU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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