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VE59 NZO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,049 mi
Last recorded58,049 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 NZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 58,049 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to test aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, front and centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 56,531 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 55,041 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 54,976 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 53,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 52,890 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 51,471 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 51,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 45,082 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 40,777 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,372 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 26,358 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 22,274 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 22,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 18,905 miles

all tyres badly perished

Fail 12 May 2015 18,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

all tyres badly perished

Pass 20 Dec 2013 14,576 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 14,576 miles

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 20 Dec 2012 17,722 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 17,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VE59 NZO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NZO, 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 NZO registered?

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

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