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VA59 HTF

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,605 mi
Last recorded84,605 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 84,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service Light On Dash (SERVICE OVERDUE)

Fail 5 Dec 2024 84,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 x 65 x 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 x 65 x 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 x 65 x 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Service Light On Dash (SERVICE OVERDUE)

Pass 16 Dec 2023 73,391 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 73,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 61,389 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,288 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 58,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,410 miles

Front front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 46,608 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 46,608 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 43,959 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,457 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 40,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,105 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 31,423 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 27,482 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 23,519 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Dec 2012 17,537 miles

both front wiper blades torn

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 HTF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HTF, 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 HTF registered?

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

Is VA59 HTF safe to buy?

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