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NV59 AEZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,770 mi
Last recorded108,770 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 AEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 108,770 miles

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

Front Radiator Support Frame Corroded/Holed

Front Upper Both Strut Tops Rough In Rotation

Fail 8 Aug 2023 108,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill Previous Repair Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Radiator Support Frame Corroded/Holed

Front Upper Both Strut Tops Rough In Rotation

Pass 23 Aug 2022 107,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Radiator Support Corroded

Front Upper Both Upper Mounts Dry

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 107,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Radiator Support Corroded

Front Upper Both Upper Mounts Dry

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 102,475 miles

Front Both Top Mounts Dry

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Ware To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 102,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Running Eccentric Damaged Tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At Distort (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both Top Mounts Dry

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Ware To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 93,023 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn on inside

Fail 21 Dec 2018 93,023 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 22 Dec 2017 79,547 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 63,810 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

catalyst heat shields loose

catalyst heatshield covers

coil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 63,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

catalyst heatshield covers

coil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,802 miles

Front Exhaust Bracket Broken

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

Pass 3 May 2016 59,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,301 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 49,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 36,994 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,994 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 20,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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NV59 AEZ 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 65%.

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 NV59 AEZ, 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 NV59 AEZ registered?

NV59 AEZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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