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NU59 TVO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,489 mi
Last recorded127,489 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 TVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 127,489 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 127,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 125,237 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 123,312 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 119,575 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 116,227 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 114,538 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 114,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 105,248 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 105,248 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,544 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 95,544 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 of 3 mounting brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 82,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,913 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 71,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,640 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,434 miles

hi-level not working

nearside rear tyre slight wear on both edges

offside rear tyreon 2.5mm of tread

rear exhaust strap corroding

slight play in nearside front droplink

Fail 17 Jul 2015 56,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hi-level not working

nearside rear tyre slight wear on both edges

offside rear tyreon 2.5mm of tread

rear exhaust strap corroding

slight play in nearside front droplink

Fail 14 Jul 2014 47,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,897 miles

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,384 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,906 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

part wear inner part on both front discs.

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 TVO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

NU59 TVO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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