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VK59 TFE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,769 mi
Last recorded101,769 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, worn smooth on inner and outer also heavily cracked/perished 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. worn smooth on inner and wearing on outer also heavily cracked/perished 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, worn smooth on inner and outer also heavily cracked/perished 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 101,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on outer. 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, worn smooth on inner and outer also heavily cracked/perished 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. worn smooth on inner and wearing on outer also heavily cracked/perished 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, worn smooth on inner and outer also heavily cracked/perished 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 98,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 87V Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 94,780 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and taped over to prevent buckle dropping to the floor (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight surface corrosion to underside needs wax oil/protection applied

Pass 27 Aug 2018 90,398 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger missing but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush coming away from arm. (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily lipped. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (strong advise) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (strong advise) (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped. (strong advise) (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 78,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,188 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 4 Nov 2015 74,179 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,235 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 70,235 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 59,233 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to register on smoke meter.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,233 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to register on smoke meter.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 41,846 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 TFE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

VK59 TFE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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