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MF59 VKN

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,740 mi
Last recorded49,740 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 VKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 49,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 48,766 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 46,947 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 46,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 43,463 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 43,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 42,322 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 42,322 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 39,637 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2019 39,637 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 33,095 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slight damage

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner damage and slight insecure

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit 2mm outer edge - tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

front exhaust mount bracket fractured and rear silencer outer cover deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2017 25,905 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs corroded on inner faces and lipped

Front wipers dragging across windscreen

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slight damage

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated and exhaust system corroded

Rear nearside and offside brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2017 25,902 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front nearside and offside brake discs corroded on inner faces and lipped

Front wipers dragging across windscreen

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slight damage

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated and exhaust system corroded

Rear nearside and offside brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2016 19,184 miles

Front nearside and offside brake disc inner faces corroded

Front nearside and offside brake slight fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2015 16,917 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 14,292 miles

Both front and n/s rear tyres showing cracks on outer edge .

Pass 19 Nov 2013 11,393 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 6,026 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 5,529 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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MF59 VKN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 MF59 VKN, 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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MF59 VKN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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