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KR59 NWL

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,211 mi
Last recorded89,211 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,211 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 89,199 miles

Emissions unable to be completed hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has a big hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 83,263 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 79,480 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 75,397 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 68,948 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 66,300 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 66,300 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 64,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 60,640 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,522 miles

exhaust nosey

Fail 1 Nov 2017 59,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust nosey

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,457 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 54,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,053 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2015 47,053 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2014 41,383 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,383 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,415 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 37,415 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,109 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 NWL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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