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CE59 VVH

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,230 mi
Last recorded77,230 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 VVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 77,230 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin heavily worn / may have been biding in the past (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 74,839 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle has surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 74,833 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on end of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle has surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,809 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 71,147 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody has light surface corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2022 71,120 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excessively pitted inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody has light surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Poor condition. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear High level of surface corrosion on underside rear

Fail 10 Aug 2021 69,183 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded On caliper,very corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively On limit, poor condition,both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Poor condition. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear High level of surface corrosion on underside rear

Pass 10 Aug 2020 67,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 67,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,065 miles

Front Both brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,889 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,758 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,249 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 25,224 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 19,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CE59 VVH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 CE59 VVH, 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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CE59 VVH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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