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VA59 HRF

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,369 mi
Last recorded125,369 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 125,369 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 125,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn Clip also broken (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 121,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 121,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure - clip required (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 119,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 119,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 116,869 miles

Nearside Front Damage to door and wing

Fail 22 Dec 2022 116,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front damage to door and wing

Pass 1 Dec 2021 114,299 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f windscreen washer jet leaking on underside of bonnet on to ignition coil pack

Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,780 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 111,780 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 102,307 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,901 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 86,890 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,167 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 41,479 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 17,743 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 12,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 12,242 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 10,679 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 9,406 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2012 9,406 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 HRF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HRF, 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 HRF registered?

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

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