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VK59 NHO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 NHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 78,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

sills rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2024 78,318 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

sills rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2023 72,505 miles

noise from o/s/f top mount

sills rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2023 72,505 miles

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

noise from o/s/f top mount

sills rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2022 66,067 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads getting low

noise from o/s/f top mount

sills rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2022 66,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

noise from o/s/f top mount

sills rusty

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,953 miles

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

exhaust flexi worn

noise from o/s/f top mount advise check and repair

slight rust on sills

Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,790 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 51,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 44,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,854 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 36,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,866 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,956 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 31,956 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,270 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,361 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 16,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VK59 NHO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VK59 NHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK59 NHO registered?

VK59 NHO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is VK59 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 NHO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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