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NV58 BLF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,307 mi
Last recorded59,307 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV58 BLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 59,307 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 58,769 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 58,765 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides suspect cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 57,827 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,600 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 47,062 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 41,976 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

airbag deactivation switch symbol displayed

Fail 29 Dec 2016 41,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

airbag deactivation switch symbol displayed

Pass 30 Dec 2015 40,293 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 24 Dec 2014 6,214 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,054 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 21,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 15,274 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 15,274 miles

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

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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NV58 BLF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NV58 BLF, 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 NV58 BLF registered?

NV58 BLF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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