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NC58 VFG

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,038 mi
Last recorded80,038 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC58 VFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 80,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 74,799 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 74,797 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 69,278 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 63,772 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 63,772 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 59,338 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 59,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,122 miles

Offside Rear this tyre is 12 year old

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,247 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 47,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,103 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,511 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 37,511 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 31,033 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 28,610 miles

Offside Rear silencer showing corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2015 28,558 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe pin holes (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately inner pad anti rattle spring incorrectly positioned (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear silencer showing corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,841 miles

front wipers slight smearing not enough to effect view of road

Fail 16 Dec 2014 23,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front wipers slight smearing not enough to effect view of road

nearside rear tyre kerbed and tyre data worn off outer tyre wall

Pass 19 Dec 2013 19,674 miles

nearside front tyre starting to crack on edges

offside front tyre starting to crack on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2013 19,674 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack on edges

offside front tyre starting to crack on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2012 15,485 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 15,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 11,547 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 11,547 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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NC58 VFG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NC58 VFG, 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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NC58 VFG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 February 2009.

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