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NV59 XLH

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,034 mi
Last recorded113,034 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 113,034 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 113,032 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 108,064 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 108,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 101,551 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 96,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,100 miles

Front & rear tyres different sizes but same size tyres are on the same axle

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2021 93,081 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front & rear tyres different sizes but same size tyres are on the same axle

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,780 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 84,363 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box band broken (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear tyres differ in size

Fail 5 Dec 2019 84,363 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box band broken (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear tyres differ in size

Pass 3 Dec 2018 76,439 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 70,071 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box front bracket detached

Fail 8 Dec 2017 70,071 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust box front bracket detached

Pass 8 Dec 2016 63,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring slightly displaced

Fail 29 Nov 2016 63,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt vertical link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring slightly displaced

Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,161 miles

o/s/ f tyre worn on inner edge. age related cracks to both rear tyres

Fail 30 Nov 2015 56,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/ f tyre worn on inner edge. age related cracks to both rear tyres

Fail 4 Dec 2014 48,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 48,127 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,577 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,002 miles

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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XLH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

NV59 XLH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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