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VE59 HWF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,335 mi
Last recorded117,335 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 HWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 117,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 108,306 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 99,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 80,933 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,263 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 70,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 63,844 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,791 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,213 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 27,608 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,761 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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VE59 HWF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE59 HWF, 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 VE59 HWF registered?

VE59 HWF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is VE59 HWF safe to buy?

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