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VA59 HSG

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,979 mi
Last recorded54,979 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2022 54,979 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 51,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 57,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,595 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 48,592 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,327 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NON OE bolt fitted to osf lower ball joint - standard bolt /nut fitted

engine oil leak

offside inner cv joint clicking during rotation

Fail 20 Jun 2019 42,236 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

offside inner cv joint clicking during rotation

Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,737 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on both edges

both rear coil springs corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2018 37,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on both edges

both rear coil springs corroded

engine oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2017 32,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

hanger missing before rear silencer

Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,678 miles

Front discs corroded slightly

Fail 8 Jul 2016 27,678 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (4.1.D.1a)

Front discs corroded slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,792 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 19,704 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 19,704 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 14,317 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 10,368 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 HSG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

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

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