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NU59 VAA

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,933 mi
Last recorded73,933 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 VAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 73,933 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 70,805 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2024 67,403 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 67,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 67,209 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,387 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,729 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 62,728 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,944 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,479 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 58,455 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,962 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,442 miles

Engine oil leak possible sump rusted and porous

Fail 14 Sep 2017 53,442 miles

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

Engine oil leak possible sump rusted and porous

Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,434 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 51,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,496 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,417 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 31,453 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 24,999 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 24,999 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 VAA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

NU59 VAA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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