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NL59 NZJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,471 mi
Last recorded81,471 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,471 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,847 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,828 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 65,818 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,111 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 56,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 51,054 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,176 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 27,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight damage to o/s rear tyre outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight damage to o/s rear tyre outer wall

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 NZJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

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

Is NL59 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL59 NZJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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