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NX59 PXP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,115 mi
Last recorded199,115 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX59 PXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 199,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 195,847 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 195,837 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 186,210 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 186,210 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 171,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2020 171,075 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 155,752 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 12 Nov 2019 155,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 9 Nov 2018 138,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 138,988 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 124,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges of treads

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges on outer edges of treads

Fail 7 Nov 2017 124,448 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges of treads

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges on outer edges of treads

Pass 4 Nov 2016 112,509 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,401 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 98,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 83,642 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,642 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 75,921 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 75,921 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,240 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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NX59 PXP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PXP, 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 NX59 PXP registered?

NX59 PXP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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