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VA59 HKB

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,343 mi
Last recorded75,343 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 75,343 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust front mounting detached

exhaust rear box corroded and leaking

Fail 27 Oct 2025 75,343 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust front mounting detached

exhaust rear box corroded and leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2024 69,809 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,076 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 60,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,867 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 2 Oct 2020 49,811 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,940 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2018 35,507 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 35,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 29,594 miles

all 4 tyres cracked

slight noise both rear bearings/shoes

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 19 May 2017 29,594 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres cracked

slight noise both rear bearings/shoes

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 May 2016 21,557 miles

All 4 tyre sidewalls cracking

Offside Front Outer Cv boot slightly insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 21,511 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)

All 4 tyre sidewalls cracking

Offside Front Outer Cv boot slightly insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 15,025 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 13,989 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 11,402 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 9,013 miles

near side front wiper begining to split clearing screen ok

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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VA59 HKB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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