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SJ59 VKO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,533 mi
Last recorded50,533 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 VKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 50,533 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 49,994 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

NSF Inner Wheel Arch Trim Insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2023 49,328 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 48,616 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 47,475 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Pass 23 Oct 2019 37,123 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 26,651 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 26,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 13,743 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 13,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multiple cuts/openings on edges of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multiple cuts/openings on edges of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multiple cuts/openings on edges of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multiple cuts/openings on edges of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 4,468 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 4,249 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 4,963 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 3,546 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 2,733 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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SJ59 VKO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ59 VKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ59 VKO?

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What year was SJ59 VKO registered?

SJ59 VKO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is SJ59 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ59 VKO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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