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VA59 HJN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,977 mi
Last recorded61,977 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 61,977 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 61,974 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 61,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre age 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 60,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to age 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 58,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre deteriorated/cracking due to age 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 58,933 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre deteriorated/cracking due to age 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,668 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,576 miles

2 x front tyres some wear inside edge

Nearside Rear suspension stop missing

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2019 48,613 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 48,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 46,082 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 46,082 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)

Central Rear exhaust mount missing

Nearside Front tyre getting low on inner edge.

Pass 16 May 2017 39,267 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,381 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 25,290 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,639 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 HJN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJN, 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 HJN registered?

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

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