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AO59 VUG

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,254 mi
Last recorded79,254 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2024 79,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 74,507 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective not fully secured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,098 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded not fully secured

Front inner brake pads worn thin + inner surface of brake discs corroded

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter has slight leak of grease

play in n/s/f drop link joints

Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,986 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded through (not fully secured )

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter clip broken (gaiter not secured to join + leaking)

slight play in n/s/f drop link joints

Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 57,550 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 53,198 miles

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area removed

Pass 22 May 2017 48,569 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2016 43,058 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 34,242 miles

front brake discs worn + corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 28,247 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 21,362 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,087 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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AO59 VUG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO59 VUG, 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 AO59 VUG registered?

AO59 VUG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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