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NV59 WHZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,149 mi
Last recorded55,149 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 WHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 55,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 55,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 47,669 miles

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))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 47,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,437 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 42,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure @rear hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 39,239 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,619 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 36,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 36,485 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 35,265 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 35,265 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 hangers damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 33,328 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 30,465 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 30,460 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,939 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 25,934 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side walls (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 23,256 miles

all tyre's cracked on side wall's

front exhaust mount's weak

rear exhaust mount's weak

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 16,056 miles

all tyre's slightly cracking on side wall

both front brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 12,527 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

offside rear tyre strating to crack

Fail 10 Jan 2013 12,527 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear tyre strating to crack

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 WHZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

NV59 WHZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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