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RV59 VJJ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,665 mi
Last recorded102,665 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 VJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 102,665 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 98,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 93,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached fouling o,s,f brake caliper (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,476 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 87,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Rear 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 24 Nov 2021 80,250 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 74,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,495 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 66,650 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 66,588 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 61,632 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,653 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)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 51,653 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,218 miles

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2014 34,092 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,075 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 17,800 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,800 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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RV59 VJJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black 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 RV59 VJJ, 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 RV59 VJJ registered?

RV59 VJJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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