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SK59 NWP

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,322 mi
Last recorded90,322 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 NWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 90,322 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 90,313 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective two hangers corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 85,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 78,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 78,895 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,400 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer mounting broken but still adequately supported

Fail 16 Feb 2021 75,400 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting broken but still adequately supported

Pass 19 Feb 2020 72,067 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre pipe front mounting weld cracked (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective supports corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 67,621 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective supports corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 63,912 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,122 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,231 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,202 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,410 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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SK59 NWP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SK59 NWP, 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 SK59 NWP registered?

SK59 NWP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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