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VA59 HHV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,641 mi
Last recorded85,641 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,641 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,663 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,153 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 67,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,753 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 57,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,911 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 48,911 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,728 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,350 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,122 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 27,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2014 22,561 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 22,561 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,925 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 HHV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HHV, 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 HHV registered?

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

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