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VK59 TDU

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,396 mi
Last recorded44,396 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 TDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 44,396 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also, o/s/r coil spring, corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear handbrake working, just meet requirements.

Pass 4 Aug 2025 43,437 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 41,883 miles

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened REAR SUISPENSION BEAM AND REAR SPRINGS, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 41,880 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened REAR SUISPENSION BEAM AND REAR SPRINGS, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 39,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH, STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 39,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH, BADLY SPLIT AND DISTORTED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BADLY SCORED AND CORRIODED, INSIDE FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH, STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 37,143 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2022 37,142 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2021 34,681 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,207 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 28,981 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 28,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,032 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 21,270 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,537 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,328 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 13,182 miles

FRONT DISC WORN

REAR PADS 1/2 WORN

Pass 21 Aug 2013 9,593 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 5,985 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 TDU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VK59 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

VK59 TDU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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