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NV59 WWL

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,491 mi
Last recorded95,491 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 WWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,491 miles

Hydraulic clutch pipe deteriorated/corrosion

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to both rear casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system deteriorated/corrosion

small chip in screen

Fail 25 Sep 2020 95,491 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic clutch pipe deteriorated/corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to both rear casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system deteriorated/corrosion

small chip in screen

Pass 14 Sep 2019 87,515 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction unable to secure sun-visor by positive means (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Affected areas marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Affected area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap detached from door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Affected areas marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Affected area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 87,515 miles

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

Clutch operation unserviceable

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction unable to secure sun-visor by positive means (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Affected areas marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Affected area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap detached from door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Affected areas marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Affected area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 79,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 74,065 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 74,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,778 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 65,778 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,134 miles

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

exhaust rear mounting bracket in poor condition (heavilly corroded)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 55,129 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

exhaust rear mounting bracket in poor condition (heavilly corroded)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,754 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 37,754 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Dec 2012 20,163 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,445 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt buckle stop clamp missing

Fail 9 Oct 2012 17,445 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f seat belt buckle stop clamp missing

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 WWL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NV59 WWL, 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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NV59 WWL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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