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VA59 HTG

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,473 mi
Last recorded59,473 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 59,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 58,007 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 50,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 45,201 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft appears noisy on rotation

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 42,821 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner sides of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft appears noisy on rotation

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 38,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 34,250 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust pipe mounting bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight movement to steering wheel / top column bearing area (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 26,501 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 22,949 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 22,947 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support hanger broken (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 19,968 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,532 miles

exhaust backbox support damaged but system still supported at this time

nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter has slight seepage of grease but not allowing ingress of water or dirt at this time

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter has slight seepage of grease but not allowing ingress of water or dirt at this time

Fail 12 Feb 2015 15,532 miles

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

exhaust backbox support damaged but system still supported at this time

nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter has slight seepage of grease but not allowing ingress of water or dirt at this time

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter has slight seepage of grease but not allowing ingress of water or dirt at this time

Pass 10 Feb 2014 11,451 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 11,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 8,574 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 HTG 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 77.8%.

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 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 HTG, 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 HTG registered?

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

Is VA59 HTG safe to buy?

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