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NL59 DDZ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,177 mi
Last recorded82,177 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 DDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 82,177 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 82,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 70,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,648 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 27 Sep 2021 62,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,569 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,589 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Sep 2018 48,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,010 miles

Central middle exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust system still supported

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 41,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central middle exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust system still supported

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 tyre on 2mm, and cracking up on the outer side walls (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,898 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 34,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,167 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Aug 2013 19,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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NL59 DDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NL59 DDZ, 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 NL59 DDZ registered?

NL59 DDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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