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VA59 HGK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,010 mi
Last recorded42,010 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 42,010 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 39,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 34,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive all around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 34,882 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive all around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 28,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 21,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 16,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 9,004 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 1,926 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 1,854 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 1,750 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 1,668 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 13,014 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 HGK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HGK, 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 HGK registered?

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

Is VA59 HGK safe to buy?

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