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MK59 NHT

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,765 mi
Last recorded96,765 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 NHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 96,765 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 89,756 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 81,994 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,608 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 76,607 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2020 72,919 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2020 72,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 68,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,350 miles

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

front wipers split at ends

rear exhaust box outer skin broken

Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,827 miles

Nearside Front floor damage

Offside Rear tyre nail

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,945 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 50,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,793 miles

Deterioration cracks on N/S/R & O/S/R Tyres

O/S/F Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,160 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,509 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,687 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 NHT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK59 NHT, 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 NHT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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