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NX59 TYO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,894 mi
Last recorded94,894 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX59 TYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 94,894 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front wing and bumper slight damage

Offside Rear tyre wearing and nearing 2mm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 94,894 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing and bumper slight damage

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing and nearing 2mm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 77,309 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 77,291 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,343 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres wearing and nearing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 57,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres wearing and nearing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 36,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 36,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 34,592 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 33,749 miles

Both outer Driveshaft gaiter clips leaking slightly

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 30,890 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,539 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2017 26,343 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,774 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 23,774 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 21,557 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Feb 2015 21,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2014 19,582 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,402 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 18,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,286 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 TYO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

NX59 TYO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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