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VE59 PHY

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,672 mi
Last recorded35,672 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 PHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 35,672 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 34,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 32,424 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 30,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 28,898 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 26,862 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 25,166 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 23,014 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 20,786 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 18,577 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 16,311 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 13,678 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 11,271 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 8,239 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 PHY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol 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 PHY, 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 PHY registered?

VE59 PHY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is VE59 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 PHY shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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