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VE59 HWS

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,939 mi
Last recorded67,939 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 HWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 67,939 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 65,277 miles

Exhaust flexi defective

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamp missing, exhaust system in secure

Under vehicle surface corrosion, all visible

coolant below minimum

covers and shields fitted

under vehicle under sealed at few places

Fail 31 Jul 2025 65,277 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamp missing, exhaust system in secure

Under vehicle surface corrosion, all visible

coolant below minimum

covers and shields fitted

under vehicle under sealed at few places

Exhaust flexi defective

Pass 2 Aug 2024 63,236 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 24 Jun 2024 63,193 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers stops in incorrect position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres slightly cracking on outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear sharp object in tyre (air leaking)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking on outer edge

Rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 14 Jul 2023 61,670 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 59,466 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 59,428 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wipers only work on speed 2

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,892 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 58,892 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,980 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside front. offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 55,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 51,587 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,494 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 40,000 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 33,863 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 33,863 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 27,092 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 20,243 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 HWS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

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

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