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VE59 ZLZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,537 mi
Last recorded150,537 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 ZLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 150,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 150,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 148,012 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 148,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 144,689 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2022 137,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 132,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 122,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 May 2020 122,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2154517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2019 102,705 miles

nearside front brake pipe slightly damaged

offside front track rod end slight play

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2019 102,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake pipe slightly damaged

offside front track rod end slight play

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2018 84,010 miles

Engine man light on

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Feb 2018 84,005 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine man light on

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,099 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 68,001 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 49,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,638 miles

Different size tyres front to rear

Fail 17 Feb 2015 46,638 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Different size tyres front to rear

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,180 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear axle

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

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

NSR brake slight bind

Pass 20 Dec 2012 31,420 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 ZLZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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