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NL59 YZD

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,127 mi
Last recorded132,127 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 YZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 132,127 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 123,871 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 123,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,590 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 113,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,330 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,894 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 89,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,365 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 52,002 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 52,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,143 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 44,143 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 42,615 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 37,686 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,473 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 32,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

oil level very low

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 YZD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 YZD, 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 YZD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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