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VE59 NZP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,024 mi
Last recorded79,024 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,024 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 79,015 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety radator (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,171 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 72,171 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 67,067 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,891 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 62,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,382 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2016 52,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,804 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 40,804 miles

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

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,523 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 29,523 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 18,607 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,228 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 NZP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NZP, 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 NZP registered?

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

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