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KN59 NWS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,447 mi
Last recorded79,447 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 NWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,447 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 79,447 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 64,438 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Engine cooling radiator - insecure in housing.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 64,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side-wall splits. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Engine cooling radiator - insecure in housing.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,506 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 48,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2017 46,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 44,701 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2016 44,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 39,622 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 33,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 28,395 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 NWS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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