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NV59 XMF

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,204 mi
Last recorded68,204 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 XMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 68,204 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside wash jet blocked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust has had repairs

rear ABS wires have had repairs

Pass 4 Jun 2020 57,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 221,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 221,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 189,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 189,932 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 163,075 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted at time of test

offside front tyre inner edge beginning to wear

vehicle under covers fitted at time of test

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2017 163,073 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' drivers sun visor does not stay in up position (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted at time of test

offside front tyre inner edge beginning to wear

vehicle under covers fitted at time of test

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 148,989 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF + NSF (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF + NSF (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR + NSR (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF + NSF (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR + NSR (3.5.1i)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2016 148,986 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint OSF + NSF (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre + rear (7.1.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF + NSF (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF + NSF (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR + NSR (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF + NSF (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR + NSR (3.5.1i)

front + rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2015 120,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise top + back heatsheild snapped around cat pipe exhaust

Fail 18 Mar 2015 120,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise top + back heatsheild snapped around cat pipe exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,798 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 29,981 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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NV59 XMF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XMF, 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 XMF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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