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VK59 XUC

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,052 mi
Last recorded102,052 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 XUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 102,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 102,030 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 90,198 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,419 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2018 79,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 70,812 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,623 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,748 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 54,748 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 44,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 35,069 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,230 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 XUC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUC, 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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VK59 XUC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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