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VA59 HKW

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,491 mi
Last recorded93,491 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,491 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,633 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 77,633 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 68,683 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 68,683 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,147 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2018 64,147 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2017 51,967 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 40,764 miles

o/s/r n/s/r tyre cracks

Pass 30 Dec 2015 28,866 miles

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

all tyres cracks side walls

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,427 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 16,809 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 16,809 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,913 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 HKW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HKW, 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 HKW registered?

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

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