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AY59 ZVA

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,638 mi
Last recorded80,638 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 80,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,522 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 68,704 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 60,862 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 60,862 miles

Exhaust system insecure FRONT AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,039 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 41,222 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 40,354 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 38,304 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 34,341 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER BRACKET RUSTED AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 30,107 miles

REAR SILENCER BRACKET RUSTED AWAY

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,654 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,318 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,302 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 15,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2012 12,256 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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AY59 ZVA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AY59 ZVA, 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 AY59 ZVA registered?

AY59 ZVA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is AY59 ZVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 ZVA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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