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NU59 ZKB

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,285 mi
Last recorded172,285 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 ZKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 172,285 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 172,285 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 157,739 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 145,805 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 145,805 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 133,448 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 119,850 miles

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Nov 2018 119,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,547 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,661 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,243 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 64,674 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 64,674 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 47,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wear in front & rear brake discs

Fail 20 Nov 2013 47,960 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wear in front & rear brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,507 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,811 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 ZKB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ZKB, 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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NU59 ZKB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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