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VA59 HFT

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,920 mi
Last recorded59,920 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 59,920 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge 175/65r14

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 53,712 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 53,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 49,944 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 46,733 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 44,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front cv boots clip missing

Pass 15 Jan 2019 41,881 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 41,881 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,558 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 34,720 miles

Central high level stoplight disconnected

Pass 15 Jan 2016 29,952 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 24,258 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 19,148 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 13,924 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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VA59 HFT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VA59 HFT, 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 VA59 HFT registered?

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

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