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VA59 HGO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,136 mi
Last recorded92,136 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 92,136 miles

Front disc and pads worn

Oil residue present on engine

Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,542 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2019 89,539 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,727 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip broken

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,840 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 69,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,535 miles

bonnet stay missing

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Oct 2016 62,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet stay missing

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,067 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre sidewall showing signs of deteriorating

Fail 19 Jan 2015 50,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre sidewall showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2013 40,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Dec 2012 32,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,253 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 HGO 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 HGO, 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 HGO registered?

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

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