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MK59 NCV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,995 mi
Last recorded98,995 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 NCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 98,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front mirror casing missing

Nearside Rear door & quarter panel damaged

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills & chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle heavily corroded & covered by plastic trim

Rear tow bar assembly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2025 98,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front mirror casing missing

Nearside Rear door & quarter panel damaged

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills & chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle heavily corroded & covered by plastic trim

Rear tow bar assembly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 90,265 miles

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

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

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 77,724 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 68,490 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jul 2022 68,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Both N/S and O/S rear brake pads anti rattle clips incorrectly fitted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 58,533 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 57,283 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 57,283 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,621 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 55,617 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,407 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 52,404 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,709 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 48,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,427 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 45,427 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,449 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 41,449 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,590 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 37,590 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,882 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,213 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 NCV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NCV, 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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MK59 NCV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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