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ND59 YFW

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,159 mi
Last recorded85,159 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND59 YFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 85,159 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

near side sill corroded ....feels weakened under thumb pressure ...checked with corrosion assessment hammer and did not create any holes

nsr axle bush splitting slightly

oil weep

osr lamp / reflector broken

Fail 8 Mar 2024 85,159 miles

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

near side sill corroded ....feels weakened under thumb pressure ...checked with corrosion assessment hammer and did not create any holes

nsr axle bush splitting slightly

oil weep

osr lamp / reflector broken

Pass 9 Mar 2023 79,123 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked/damage not to excess (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 79,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked/damage not to excess (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 72,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,118 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,375 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 61,375 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 55,066 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 55,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,287 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 42,857 miles

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres have cracks on sidewall

Fail 4 May 2017 42,857 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres have cracks on sidewall

Pass 3 May 2016 33,989 miles

all tyres have haze cracking on sidewalls

Pass 6 May 2015 26,562 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2015 26,562 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2014 18,855 miles

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)

advise both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 6 May 2014 18,855 miles

advise both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 May 2013 12,096 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 11,829 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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ND59 YFW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ND59 YFW, 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 ND59 YFW registered?

ND59 YFW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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