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VA59 HKZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,327 mi
Last recorded59,327 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 HKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 59,327 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions limits only just met, attention required.

slight bind at nearside rear wheel.

Fail 29 Nov 2023 59,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions limits only just met, attention required.

slight bind at nearside rear wheel.

Fail 16 Nov 2023 59,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

offside front headlamp beam image poor

Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,022 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 55,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 52,201 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 52,201 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 44,591 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 44,591 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2018 40,770 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 34,798 miles
Pass 8 May 2016 29,499 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

minor oil leak

Fail 8 May 2016 29,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres heavily perished recommend attention soon

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

minor oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,370 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 23,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres perished. O/S/R tyre perished.

Centre stop lamp not working, no wires visable.

Pass 15 May 2014 17,934 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracking in sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,073 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 HKZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HKZ, 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 HKZ registered?

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

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