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LD09 NKZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,499 mi
Last recorded89,499 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 NKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 89,499 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 85,887 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 82,476 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 78,271 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 74,421 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 71,882 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 71,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 66,089 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,028 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 63,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 59,522 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 56,895 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,057 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 54,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,098 miles

Off side front tyre mis-shapen;worn part of tread.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight roughness when rotating off side rear roadwheel.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 46,098 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Off side front tyre mis-shapen;worn part of tread.

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight roughness when rotating off side rear roadwheel.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 25,892 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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LD09 NKZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 LD09 NKZ, 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 LD09 NKZ registered?

LD09 NKZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LD09 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD09 NKZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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