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VO09 NBK

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,290 mi
Last recorded113,290 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 NBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 113,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 107,384 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 107,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 102,353 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 95,296 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 91,692 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Dec 2019 91,692 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 87,767 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 87,767 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and out tread of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 87,767 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and out tread of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,850 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 82,848 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,686 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,327 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 72,321 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 61,058 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 50,674 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 50,674 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,964 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 38,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,598 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VO09 NBK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 VO09 NBK, 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 VO09 NBK registered?

VO09 NBK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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