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VA59 HFR

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,533 mi
Last recorded92,533 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 HFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 90,230 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak, engine sump corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2022 87,110 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 87,066 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 83,136 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 80,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

wheel trims fitted obscured view of full inspection check.

Fail 26 Mar 2020 80,902 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has a hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Any emission readings taken with a leaking exhaust might be incorrect.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

wheel trims fitted obscured view of full inspection check.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,428 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken, still secure

Fail 20 Mar 2019 75,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust bracket broken, still secure

Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,511 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET LOOSE NEEDS REWELDING BACK ON

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm cracking (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light out

Fail 17 Mar 2017 61,380 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger snapped (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm cracking (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light out

Pass 26 Mar 2016 54,031 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 54,031 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,368 miles

advise both front brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,468 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,897 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Feb 2013 34,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Dec 2012 33,768 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

Oil leak

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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VA59 HFR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VA59 HFR, 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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VA59 HFR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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