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MK59 NEY

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,499 mi
Last recorded93,499 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 NEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 93,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,223 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 61,371 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 53,287 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

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

repairs made to o\s sill area

slight rusting of rear discs and wear

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,615 miles

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

Offside sill end deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both has some corrosion (3.5.1i)

some damage to wing

Fail 6 Sep 2017 52,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside sill end deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both has some corrosion (3.5.1i)

some damage to wing

Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,576 miles

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,259 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear wheels slight bind

Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,191 miles

corrosion lip on rear brake discs

front brake discs lipped

Fail 18 Aug 2014 42,191 miles

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

corrosion lip on rear brake discs

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight 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 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 37,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight 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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2012 32,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NEY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MK59 NEY, 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 NEY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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