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VE59 NZJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

210,385 mi
Last recorded210,385 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 NZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 210,385 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 200,775 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

front disc pitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2019 180,431 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

front disc pitted front pads low

offsides rear tyre slight low

under tray fitted all round

Pass 15 Jan 2018 175,062 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 175,062 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 162,854 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Nov 2014 137,412 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 112,768 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 89,146 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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VE59 NZJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VE59 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

VE59 NZJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is VE59 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 NZJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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