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NU59 BXK

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,602 mi
Last recorded70,602 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 BXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 70,602 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 70,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 69,984 miles

Both inner wheel arches corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both very low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper torn

Pass 9 May 2022 68,737 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 68,735 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 66,923 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 66,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2020 65,674 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 X REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 5 May 2020 65,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 X REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 13 May 2019 63,865 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 63,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 61,010 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 54,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 54,621 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 47,521 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 38,802 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 38,802 miles

Offside Outer 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,667 miles

both rear ytres starting to crack between tread

Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,217 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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NU59 BXK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU59 BXK, 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 NU59 BXK registered?

NU59 BXK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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