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VA59 HUJ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,089 mi
Last recorded37,089 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 37,089 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 37,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 32,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all tyres 1st stages of perishing, efficient at test.

Fail 3 Jan 2025 32,770 miles

Brake valve leaking abs pump (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all tyres 1st stages of perishing, efficient at test.

Pass 2 Jan 2024 29,806 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 28,286 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 28,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2022 26,480 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 25,071 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 23,999 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 23,996 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 22,810 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 22,810 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 21,278 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 13,595 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 19,747 miles

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

all tyres 1st stages of perrishing, efficient at test.

Fail 29 Dec 2014 18,809 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 18,809 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 17,746 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 14,936 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 HUJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HUJ, 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 HUJ registered?

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

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