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ML59 VAH

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,917 mi
Last recorded111,917 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 VAH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 111,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 110,550 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 110,550 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OS & NS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 105,346 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 105,346 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator OS & NS (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,762 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 2 out of 4 not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 99,762 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 2 out of 4 not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 93,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,519 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 89,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,693 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 84,693 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 77,999 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,833 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 69,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205/55x16 --should be 195/55x16 (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,170 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,054 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear.

N/S/F and N/S/R tyre outter wall cracking

O/S/F Tyre below 4mm tread remains.

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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ML59 VAH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML59 VAH, 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 ML59 VAH registered?

ML59 VAH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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