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VA59 HTP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,722 mi
Last recorded81,722 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 81,722 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW AND BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 27 Jan 2025 80,014 miles

ALL TYRES ARE CRACKING/PERISHING SLIGHTLY ON SIDEWALLS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 27 Jan 2025 80,014 miles

ALL TYRES ARE CRACKING/PERISHING SLIGHTLY ON SIDEWALLS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 78,346 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH/CRACK ON SIDEWALLS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED ON INNER FACE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Jan 2023 76,765 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Pass 15 Jan 2022 74,692 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 74,011 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 73,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,045 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,472 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 57,927 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 57,927 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 51,925 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 51,925 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,865 miles

child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre is getting low on the inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre is getting low on the inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 32,993 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 26,029 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 18,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HTP 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 73.7%.

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 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

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

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