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MK59 NBZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,086 mi
Last recorded92,086 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 NBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 92,086 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 86,035 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 85,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,784 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 74,544 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 74,539 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both rear brakes binding

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,338 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,663 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 65,878 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 65,878 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,621 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 65,621 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,822 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 61,822 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,075 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 54,075 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts road spring (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 49,734 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 48,511 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,511 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,577 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,114 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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MK59 NBZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MK59 NBZ, 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 MK59 NBZ registered?

MK59 NBZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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