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NL59 GYE

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,979 mi
Last recorded140,979 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 GYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 140,979 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 16 Jun 2025 140,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 134,879 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 129,887 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 121,327 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 121,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 109,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 107,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 101,312 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,139 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 95,118 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,735 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,714 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,226 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,981 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,633 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 36,622 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 30,527 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 30,527 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,126 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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NL59 GYE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL59 GYE, 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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NL59 GYE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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