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MF59 VWS

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,842 mi
Last recorded134,842 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 VWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 134,842 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 134,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 121,647 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 112,331 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 112,331 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 90,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,840 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,128 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 54,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 32,002 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,585 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 8,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 7,462 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 VWS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWS, 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 MF59 VWS registered?

MF59 VWS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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