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SH59 NNP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

99,305 mi
Last recorded99,305 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 NNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 99,305 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside rear ferrules corroded to acceptable limit recommend early replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated to acceptable limit ,recommend early replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket broken by corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 96,623 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside rear ,ferrules corroded near to legal limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal unable to determine extent or standard of repair to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 96,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill [chalk marked] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside rear ,ferrules corroded near to legal limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,858 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside rear ferrules corroded near to legal limit, recommend early replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play worn near to legal limit recommend early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 89,918 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively sensor wire (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 89,893 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively sensor wire (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 86,138 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 86,138 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,670 miles

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

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

rear silencer support strap corroded away ,recommend early repair

Fail 25 Nov 2020 82,670 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer support strap corroded away ,recommend early repair

Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,086 miles

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

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

wiring to nearside front ABS sensor incorrectly routed, recommend early repair

Fail 29 Oct 2019 79,059 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

unable to test nearside rear wheel bearing due to binding brake

wiring to nearside front ABS sensor incorrectly routed, recommend early repair

Pass 1 Nov 2018 75,018 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 75,018 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4,mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 70,233 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4,mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,562 miles

Exhaust backbox mount strap broken

Fail 15 Oct 2016 65,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust backbox mount strap broken

Pass 31 Oct 2015 54,347 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 53,986 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,193 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 45,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 45,141 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,910 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,483 miles

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

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

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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SH59 NNP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SH59 NNP, 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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SH59 NNP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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