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VA59 HJO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,175 mi
Last recorded88,175 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,175 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 76,684 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 73,976 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,691 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,815 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,838 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 66,452 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 66,452 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,851 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 61,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 60,171 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 60,171 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 53,944 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,118 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 38,608 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 31,413 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 31,413 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2012 24,217 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 HJO 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 HJO, 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 HJO registered?

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

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