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VA59 HTU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,355 mi
Last recorded15,355 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 15,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 12,530 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 9,306 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 8,077 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 7,710 miles

*** All four tyres outer tread edge cracking and close to exposing cords *** 175/65R14

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 7,357 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres outer wall +edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 6,769 miles

Nearside front wing damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2019 6,769 miles

Nearside front wing damaged

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 6,418 miles

Nearside front wing damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2017 6,023 miles

Nearside front wing damage

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Dec 2016 5,528 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 5,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 4,895 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 4,287 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 2,807 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 2,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 1,872 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 HTU 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 82.4%.

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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

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

Is VA59 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA59 HTU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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