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VA59 HME

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,876 mi
Last recorded118,876 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 118,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 117,346 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corrosion

exhaust poor in places and hanger bracket's

inner sills corrosion

outer sills corrosion in places

rear beam axel corrosion and bushes perished/wearing

rear beam axel mounting points corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2023 117,346 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corrosion

exhaust poor in places and hanger bracket's

inner sills corrosion

outer sills corrosion in places

rear beam axel corrosion and bushes perished/wearing

rear beam axel mounting points corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,806 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axel/bush mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear beam axel bushes perished

both rear inner sills corrosion

rear exhaust brackets corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2020 110,408 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust bracket repaired

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 10 Jan 2020 105,726 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front exhaust flange poor

n/s/f headlight damp on inside

rear exhaust bracket repaired

Fail 10 Jan 2020 105,726 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

front exhaust flange poor

n/s/f headlight damp on inside

rear exhaust bracket repaired

Pass 12 Dec 2018 95,551 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres perished/wearing

front exhaust bracket repaired/poor

n/s/f tyre perished in trerad

rear exhaust box wrap clamp repaired

Fail 12 Dec 2018 95,551 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres perished/wearing

front exhaust bracket repaired/poor

n/s/f tyre perished in trerad

rear exhaust box wrap clamp repaired

Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,834 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

front exhaust clamp repaired and rear wrap clamp repaired

sump pan corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2016 74,097 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust wrap clamp repaired and poor/front exhaust clamp broken but exhaust system is securely fitted

sump pan corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,823 miles

Expired tax disc on display

Headlamp masks fitted to the vehicle at the time of inspection

Rear road springs rusted

Rear tyres aged, perished and worn to 2mm

Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,054 miles

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings

Front tyres perished and worn to 3mm

Rear tyres perished and worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Dec 2013 41,325 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2013 41,325 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,059 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2012 32,059 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 HME is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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