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VA59 HKE

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,175 mi
Last recorded60,175 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,175 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 60,175 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,603 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 45,219 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 45,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 38,679 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 38,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 32,295 miles

Auxiliary belt slightly worn.

N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall in poor condition.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 32,295 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Auxiliary belt slightly worn.

N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall in poor condition.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 25,742 miles

Corrossion to top shock absorber mountings...rear, unable to view fully due to arch covers

Heavy wear to front brake discs

Heavy wear to front tyres.....outer sidewalls....175 65 14 T

Oil cap loose......as vehicle presented

Slight wear to front O/S ARB link

Wear to auxillary drive belt

Fail 2 Dec 2013 25,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Advise check rear brakes.....effort n/s rear

Corrossion to top shock absorber mountings...rear, unable to view fully due to arch covers

Heavy wear to front brake discs

Heavy wear to front tyres.....outer sidewalls....175 65 14 T

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil cap loose......as vehicle presented

Slight wear to front O/S ARB link

Wear to auxillary drive belt

Pass 27 Dec 2012 19,367 miles

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded slightly

offside front brake disc inner face corroded slightly

Fail 27 Dec 2012 19,367 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded slightly

offside front brake disc inner face corroded slightly

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 HKE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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