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VN58 OME

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,367 mi
Last recorded79,367 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 OME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 79,367 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2025 79,170 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner wishbone forward mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 76,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 70,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt / nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 66,797 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 62,596 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft covered in grease or other material

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,975 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,840 miles

Heavy corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,752 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre heavy wear on inner edge and 3mm 195 50 r16

Offside Rear tyre aged and perished

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,814 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavy age cracking and wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 46,202 miles

Approx 4mm left on front brake pads

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

Heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust

Pass 17 Jan 2015 38,735 miles

o/s/r tyre aged & perishing

Fail 17 Jan 2015 38,735 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre aged perished

Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,186 miles

Both front wheels have kurb damage to outer rim.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,524 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 29,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 18,920 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 18,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VN58 OME is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN58 OME, 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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VN58 OME is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2009.

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