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KR59 NVY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,259 mi
Last recorded86,259 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 NVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 86,259 miles

Front Lower Sump is just starting to leak,

Offside Front Drivers safety belt is slow to retract .

Fail 17 Mar 2026 86,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush split, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer insecure Corroded not supported been repaired before, (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner / outer, cracked, 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Sump is just starting to leak,

Front Oil is over full.

Offside Front Drivers safety belt is slow to retract .

Pass 21 Mar 2025 83,261 miles

Steering wheel / column loose

Fail 21 Mar 2025 83,261 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel / column loose

Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,403 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 81,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 78,120 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 78,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,393 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,933 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 70,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,047 miles

Rear REAR BRAKES GRABBING,

Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,047 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick DISC WILL ALSO NEED REPLACING BADLY CORRODED, (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low REPAIRED, (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BULB, (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR BRAKES GRABBING,

Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,678 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 61,678 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,923 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 44,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,508 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 38,508 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,507 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,922 miles

All tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2014 24,922 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

All tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,859 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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KR59 NVY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KR59 NVY, 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 KR59 NVY registered?

KR59 NVY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is KR59 NVY safe to buy?

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