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VA59 HRD

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,162 mi
Last recorded58,162 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 58,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 58,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 54,179 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 49,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 45,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 45,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 38,655 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting snapped off

Pass 5 Dec 2016 29,114 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 23,353 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 19,917 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 18,745 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 16,308 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 HRD 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 HRD, 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 HRD registered?

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

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