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KN59 NNW

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,207 mi
Last recorded37,207 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 NNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 37,207 miles

Front Lower arm rear bushes perished

Front subframe corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 34,639 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear chassies corroding

slight bind nsr wheel

Fail 1 Dec 2023 34,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear chassies corroding

slight bind nsr wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2022 32,290 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 32,288 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 30,578 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky ( corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 30,576 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure brackets not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky ( corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 29,070 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads low can't see inner pads. Recommend removal of wheels for further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 28,090 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket snapped system secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Can't see front inner pads recommend removal of wheels for further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 26,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend removal of front wheels for inspection of front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 24,871 miles

Exhaust corroding

Rear mounting on exhaust broken but system secure

Pass 1 Dec 2016 22,581 miles

Mounting on rear silencer corroded/broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 20,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 18,900 miles

N/S/F tyre has perishing on outside sidewall.

Fail 11 Oct 2014 18,895 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has perishing on outside sidewall.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 16,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 29 Sep 2012 13,229 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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KN59 NNW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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