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VA59 HRN

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,139 mi
Last recorded30,139 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 30,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre splitting badly in treads 175/65/14

Fail 10 Dec 2025 30,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre splitting badly in treads 175/65/14

Pass 29 Nov 2024 29,030 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 28,033 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 26,562 miles

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked 175/65/14

coolant low/coolant leak bottom rad clip

Fail 19 Dec 2022 26,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked 175/65/14

coolant low/coolant leak bottom rad clip

Pass 22 Dec 2021 25,339 miles

Offside Front tyre perished/splitting

Fail 22 Dec 2021 25,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre perished/splitting

coolant low/slight leak from bottom hose area

Pass 21 Dec 2020 24,278 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 23,046 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 23,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 21,051 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 21,064 miles

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 18,658 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 15,905 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 13,648 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 11,423 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 9,233 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 7,348 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 HRN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HRN, 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 HRN registered?

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

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