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VK59 NKD

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,760 mi
Last recorded38,760 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 NKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 38,760 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2026 38,759 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2025 36,684 miles

both front tyres low inner edge and cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2024 34,815 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 34,815 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 31,294 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 31,294 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 28,121 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 28,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 24,784 miles

all tyres perishing

exhaust rear box strap corroded

nearside rear shock absorber weeping

Pass 6 Jul 2020 21,982 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 21,982 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,722 miles

front wipers smearing / front pads look low

Pass 11 Jun 2018 16,248 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 16,196 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 15,303 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,017 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 11,717 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 8,733 miles

coolant level low

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 NKD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK59 NKD, 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 VK59 NKD registered?

VK59 NKD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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The MOT history for VK59 NKD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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