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VA59 HSX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

53,252 mi
Last recorded53,252 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 53,252 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 50,284 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 48,605 miles

Coolant leak none in header tank ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023 48,523 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak none in header tank ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 44,173 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing. interior and offside door mirrors present

Pass 22 Jan 2021 41,539 miles

Nearside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Fail 22 Jan 2021 41,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 39,290 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 39,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested because headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 36,687 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 36,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread tearing from carcass (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,324 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp affected by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 34,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp affected by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 30,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 16 Jan 2017 30,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,226 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 18 Jan 2016 28,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,455 miles

All 4 tyres perished and cracking

Centre stop lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level below minimum

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Possible coolant leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 24,455 miles

All 4 tyres perished and cracking

Centre stop lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level below minimum

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Possible coolant leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 20,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front tyres cracking up slightly

rear tyres cracking up slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2013 16,020 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front tyres cracking up slightly

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 HSX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

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

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