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HV59 VNO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,675 mi
Last recorded99,675 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 VNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 99,675 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 98,060 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 98,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 94,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGES AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGES AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 94,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGES AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGES AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 89,033 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 89,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 82,413 miles

nearside front top suspension mount noisey

Fail 23 Jun 2021 82,413 miles

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

nearside front top suspension mount noisey

Pass 8 Jul 2020 77,883 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 77,883 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 68,579 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 68,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 60,803 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 60,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidwall has slight damage but not exposing cords

Pass 4 Nov 2016 55,518 miles

slight buckle in nearside rear wheel

Fail 1 Nov 2016 55,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight buckle in nearside rear wheel

Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

all four tyres wearing on edges of tread

cuts in n/s/r tyre tread area

deep cut in o/s/r tyre tread area benefit of doubt given recommend attention soon

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated, Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight bind n/s/r wheel when rotated by hand

slight damage to both front and n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,242 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust rearstrap / mounting corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,480 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,137 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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HV59 VNO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc 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 HV59 VNO, 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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HV59 VNO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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