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NV59 ZZY

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,131 mi
Last recorded25,131 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 ZZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 25,131 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking and perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres cracking and perished

Fail 3 Apr 2021 25,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking and perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres cracking and perished

Pass 3 Jan 2020 22,200 miles

Front both tyres sidewall perished and cracking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 21,154 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 21,154 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Due to pads sized on both inner discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 17,900 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 17,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 16,156 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 14,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 12,084 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 9,520 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 9,520 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 7,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside headlamp aim on low limit - adjusted up to high limit & nearside adjusted up to match

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 ZZY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZZY, 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 ZZY registered?

NV59 ZZY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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