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VA59 HMJ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,220 mi
Last recorded70,220 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,220 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on insides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 64,269 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 58,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear seats removed, unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper strut bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust bracket slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2019 50,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in inside down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper strut bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust bracket slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2018 42,297 miles

rear seats missing and seat belts

slight lift in n/s front top strut bush

Pass 11 Jan 2017 37,369 miles

rear seat removed

Fail 10 Jan 2017 37,362 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

3rd brake light inoperative

rear seat removed

Pass 5 Jan 2016 31,133 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 23,869 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 18,730 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 15,084 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 HMJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

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

Is VA59 HMJ safe to buy?

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