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VE59 NDN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,114 mi
Last recorded107,114 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 NDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 107,114 miles

Offside Front CV boot insecure, slight seepage.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 107,114 miles

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

Offside Front CV boot insecure, slight seepage.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 102,867 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 84,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 81,772 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 80,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 80,302 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 80,270 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,466 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 78,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,112 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 76,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,533 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 71,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,782 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,252 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 57,625 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,625 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 15,653 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 15,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VE59 NDN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE59 NDN, 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 VE59 NDN registered?

VE59 NDN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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