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VA59 HHO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,368 mi
Last recorded74,368 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 74,368 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 74,368 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 66,905 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 61,870 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 61,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,292 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,929 miles

Both front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,931 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 55,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 53,882 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear strap mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner brake disc face rusty

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,890 miles

both front wiper blades slightly split

both rear tyres worn low and perishing on outer side walls

Fail 4 Oct 2017 50,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front wiper blades slightly split

both rear tyres worn low and perishing on outer side walls

Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,667 miles

Nearside Rear Perished in tread and sidewall

Offside Front Drivers door stiff

Offside Rear Tyre perished in sidewall and tread

Offside Rear Wheel trim incorrectly positioned trapping tyre valve

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 47,667 miles

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 Perished in tread and sidewall

Offside Front Drivers door stiff

Offside Rear Tyre perished in sidewall and tread

Offside Rear Wheel trim incorrectly positioned trapping tyre valve

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 44,565 miles

Rear both tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Oct 2014 41,395 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 38,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,629 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 36,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,625 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 HHO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HHO, 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 HHO registered?

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

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