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VK59 RVC

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,617 mi
Last recorded114,617 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 RVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 114,617 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner egde

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Oct 2015 114,617 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner egde

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Oct 2014 107,911 miles

offside front wiper blade split smearing screen

rear exhaust hangerbracket deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2014 107,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

offside front wiper blade split smearing screen

rear exhaust hangerbracket deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2013 98,728 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,728 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 89,183 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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VK59 RVC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VK59 RVC, 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 VK59 RVC registered?

VK59 RVC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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The MOT history for VK59 RVC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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