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VN59 DUH

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,004 mi
Last recorded144,004 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 DUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 144,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2025 128,787 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 110,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn very badly (bald) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2023 96,754 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,450 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,707 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 67,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,637 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 64,624 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 57,482 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2020 57,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 51,571 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,416 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,976 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 36,430 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,923 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,319 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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VN59 DUH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 VN59 DUH, 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 VN59 DUH registered?

VN59 DUH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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