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VA59 HVG

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,156 mi
Last recorded67,156 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 67,156 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 66,814 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 66,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 66,660 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All four (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,943 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 65,943 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,818 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 63,818 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 59,308 miles

both front tyres worn on inner treads

both rear tyres perished and splitting

Fail 21 Nov 2017 59,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link-bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner treads

both rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 18 Jan 2017 50,346 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

water in nsf headlight

Pass 30 Jan 2015 39,763 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 39,762 miles

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2014 33,298 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 33,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (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)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 24,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front n/s and o/s wiper blades splitting

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 HVG 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 64.7%.

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

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