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NU59 MDY

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,370 mi
Last recorded121,370 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 MDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 121,370 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 99,531 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,339 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 91,951 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 91,951 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 84,549 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 84,549 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 84,549 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,619 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped but not insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,007 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 70,007 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,311 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 54,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,573 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,232 miles

Nearside Front disc inner face corroded

Offside Front disc inner face corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 32,232 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front disc inner face corroded

Offside Front disc inner face corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,595 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 MDY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

NU59 MDY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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