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VA59 HRP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,400 mi
Last recorded98,400 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 98,400 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 98,391 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 95,555 miles

ADVISE: slight oil leak from engine area

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components are slightly corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are worn with a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE: front number plate is damaged/ cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE: ns/r brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 95,549 miles

Exhaust system insecure front (by gearbox) and the rear (behind rear silencer) exhaust brackets have corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting os/f outer sill has corroded excessively and holed within 30cm of seat anchor points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

ADVISE: slight oil leak from engine area

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components are slightly corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are worn with a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE: front number plate is damaged/ cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE: ns/r brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 86,797 miles

Both front tyres are slightly wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,092 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 72,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,955 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 51,950 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 49,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak front ()

sump has corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2017 49,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak front ()

sump has corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2016 44,131 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 44,130 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,907 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2014 31,658 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 31,657 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,980 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 18,290 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 18,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HRP 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 57.9%.

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 HRP, 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 HRP registered?

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

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