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NU59 BYV

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,138 mi
Last recorded16,138 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 BYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 16,138 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 15,708 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 15,223 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 17,980 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 13,795 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 12,928 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 12,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 11,913 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 12,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 10,670 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 12,382 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 8,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 7,343 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 6,223 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,592 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 BYV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NU59 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

NU59 BYV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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The MOT history for NU59 BYV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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