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NL59 YKM

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,167 mi
Last recorded113,167 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 113,167 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 113,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 111,168 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded, front and rear

Pass 7 Jun 2021 106,696 miles

Coolant leak ? ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor pan is corroding

slight deterioration of both rear tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2020 102,802 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 102,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 91,493 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 91,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2019 91,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 81,064 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 80,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 71,302 miles

advise bottom engine mount worn

advise heatsheilds snapped around cat exhaust

Fail 26 May 2017 71,299 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise bottom engine mount worn

advise heatsheilds snapped around cat exhaust

advise offside rear tyre splitting between tread

Pass 13 May 2016 60,827 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint nearside front link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Offside Front tyre edges worn

rear exhaust back box hanger snapped but exhaust still supported by another hanger

top engine covers fitted

under covers fitted at time of test

wheel stud covers fitted at time of test

Fail 13 May 2016 60,827 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint nearside front link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' L plate (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust back box hanger snapped but exhaust still supported by another hanger

top engine covers fitted

under covers fitted at time of test

wheel stud covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 May 2015 49,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 May 2015 49,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2014 39,261 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 39,261 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 28,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 28,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Advise n/s/f tyre cracking

Advise n/s/r tyre cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 17,840 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 17,840 miles

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

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 YKM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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