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NX59 CGY

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

148,902 mi
Last recorded148,902 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX59 CGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 148,902 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 135,468 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 135,468 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box holed. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 123,342 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 123,342 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 112,606 miles

Nearside Rear Slight accident damage to lower section of door and wheel arch

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight wear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several small stonechips throughout swept zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 112,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Slight accident damage to lower section of door and wheel arch

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight wear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several small stonechips throughout swept zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 101,931 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 101,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner section of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner section of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,637 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 93,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,613 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 8 Jul 2019 88,613 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,041 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 81,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 74,622 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,167 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 67,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,209 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 57,209 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Injector seals leaking

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,224 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 41,224 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,076 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 24,076 miles

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

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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NX59 CGY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 NX59 CGY, 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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NX59 CGY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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