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NV58 NGN

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,398 mi
Last recorded92,398 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV58 NGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2025 92,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 84,161 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 84,161 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 84,061 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Rear top shock absorber mounting corroded both sides

Fail 26 Jan 2022 84,061 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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))

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

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Rear top shock absorber mounting corroded both sides

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (185/60r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 80,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (185/60r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,026 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2019 77,021 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,642 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (185/60r15)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 73,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (185/60r15)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 70,049 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 69,928 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,268 miles

Rear silencer support strap snapped

Fail 29 Mar 2016 66,268 miles

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

Rear silencer support strap snapped

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,807 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,722 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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NV58 NGN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NV58 NGN, 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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NV58 NGN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2009.

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