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VA59 HGG

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,663 mi
Last recorded68,663 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 HGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 68,663 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 68,659 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 65,711 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 65,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,221 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 49,287 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 49,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,884 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 45,884 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 31,036 miles

Front brake pads appear low.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,036 miles

Front brake pads appear low.

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 27,433 miles

O/S/R indecator lamp starting to discolour

Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,185 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 HGG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HGG, 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 HGG registered?

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

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