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RE59 ZVA

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,606 mi
Last recorded44,606 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 ZVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 44,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush knocking and some movement felt between shock body and inner ram (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount assembly noisy when steering (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn very close and lower inner edges 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 36,254 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush noisy when steering (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 29,162 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 22,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 22,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 22,137 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Screen washer jet not operating however offside jet sufficient in covering screen

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 21,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 20,629 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 19,443 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 17,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads appear

Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,579 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2014 14,890 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 12,590 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 8,520 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight outer wall damage

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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RE59 ZVA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE59 ZVA, 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 RE59 ZVA registered?

RE59 ZVA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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