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NU59 ZKF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,647 mi
Last recorded95,647 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 ZKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 95,647 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,696 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 94,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,895 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 84,962 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,327 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 79,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 71,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 66,015 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine oil leak also gear box oil leak

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2015 66,014 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine oil leak also gear box oil leak

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2014 55,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,748 miles

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

n/s/f wiper smearing slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 ZKF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

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

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