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NX09 WLP

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,530 mi
Last recorded137,530 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 WLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 137,530 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 130,634 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 130,634 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 122,334 miles

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

Underbody well undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2023 118,477 miles

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2022 114,696 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 110,355 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 104,367 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 92,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 92,293 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,599 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 86,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 73,772 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 73,759 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 65,624 miles

slight pitting of front brake discs on inner face

Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,789 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,480 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,469 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 51,450 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 49,688 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,688 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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NX09 WLP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NX09 WLP, 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 NX09 WLP registered?

NX09 WLP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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