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SA59 VJX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,873 mi
Last recorded87,873 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 87,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,907 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))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 83,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 78,934 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 11 Apr 2023 74,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front heat shield loose

Pass 13 Apr 2022 68,555 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 68,542 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 62,165 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring slightly fouls body on jacked position when inspected (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose on boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 60,433 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,601 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,452 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,449 miles

Rear Inner Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2018 54,449 miles

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

Rear Inner Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2017 46,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 195/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 46,735 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 195/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 195/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 195/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,227 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,645 miles

advise new track rod end and antiroll bar link renewed on n/s/f

Fail 23 Jul 2015 38,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,728 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,294 miles

exhaust bracket come adrift from weld

Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,878 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 VJX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SA59 VJX, 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 SA59 VJX registered?

SA59 VJX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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