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NA59 NXE

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,843 mi
Last recorded40,843 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA59 NXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 40,843 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 40,843 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 40,367 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 39,273 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 37,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 35,658 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 34,118 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 34,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 32,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 32,815 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 30,652 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 30,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 28,050 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 28,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 24,265 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 24,265 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 21,150 miles

All tyres becoming cracked/perrished

Fail 8 Dec 2015 21,150 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (3.7.B.3)

ALL Tyres becoming cracked/perrished

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 14,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perished/cracked

n/s/r tyre perished/cracked

o/s/f tyre perished/cracked

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2012 12,279 miles

Advise child seat fitted to n/s/r seat cant fully check seat belt

Advise n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Advise n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Advise o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Advise o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Advise steering wheel has slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2012 12,279 miles

Advise child seat fitted to n/s/r seat cant fully check seat belt

Advise n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Advise n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Advise o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Advise o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Advise steering wheel has slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NA59 NXE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NA59 NXE, 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 NA59 NXE registered?

NA59 NXE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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