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VE59 HWN

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,200 mi
Last recorded94,200 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 HWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,200 miles

WIPERS will not turn off ,freely ??

exhaust rear box 1st bracket corroded ,front pipe bracket corroded ?

Fail 19 Mar 2018 94,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

WIPERS will not turn off ,freely ??

exhaust rear box 1st bracket corroded ,front pipe bracket corroded ?

Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,498 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 67,302 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s wishbone (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 23 Dec 2015 67,302 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s wishbone (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2014 52,260 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 39,453 miles

both rear tyres very slightly perished

Pass 11 Dec 2012 26,030 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 HWN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWN, 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 HWN registered?

VE59 HWN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is VE59 HWN safe to buy?

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