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SA59 VJP

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,625 mi
Last recorded107,625 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VJP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 107,625 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 107,625 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 104,400 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 104,400 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 101,823 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 101,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 98,295 miles

engine and under covers fitted

ns and osr flexi brakehose ferrules corroding

osr tyre cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2021 98,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp osr (4.2.3 (c))

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding osr brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under covers fitted

ns and osr flexi brakehose ferrules corroding

osr tyre cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2020 95,485 miles

ns and os front and rear lower arm bushes detreiorating

Fail 18 Feb 2020 95,474 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator not working osr (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working osr (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working osr (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns and os rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding osr brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre has had the tread recut nsr tyre (5.2.3 (g))

front brake discs wearing

handbrake has low reserve travel

ns and os front and rear lower arm bushes detreiorating

Pass 23 Feb 2019 90,974 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing low and discs corroding

nsf bottom arm rear bush unbonding

nsr tyre close to legal limit

osr brake binding slightly

osr tyre cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2019 90,880 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn osf link excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing low and discs corroding

nsf bottom arm rear bush unbonding

nsr tyre close to legal limit

osr brake binding slightly

osr tyre cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,209 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 74,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,283 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 64,283 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 52,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,344 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 25,321 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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SA59 VJP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA59 VJP, 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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SA59 VJP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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