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NL59 PFG

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,622 mi
Last recorded126,622 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 PFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 126,622 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust downpipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear outer sills starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres close to limit & worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 114,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 114,687 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 101,071 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 101,055 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires showing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires showing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 88,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 80,797 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,463 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 79,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,865 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 73,415 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 70,357 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,218 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 63,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 57,931 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 53,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 10 Dec 2014 53,986 miles

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

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,307 miles

exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 48,307 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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 PFG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PFG, 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 PFG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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