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AO59 VUT

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,041 mi
Last recorded47,041 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VUT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 47,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 37,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces and lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 32,455 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 26,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 21,377 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 21,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 20,525 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 19,049 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 17,699 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,109 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 14,610 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 14,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed between inner tread blocks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed between inner tread blocks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed between inner tread blocks (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Oct 2014 12,553 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 10,331 miles

inner face of nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 8,279 miles

Slight corrosion on inner face of o/s/f brake disc

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 VUT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

AO59 VUT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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