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VN59 DVB

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,089 mi
Last recorded121,089 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 DVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 121,089 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside and offside glass damaged but still visible to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and chassis legs by suspension bump stops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

turbo heatshield insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 29 Nov 2022 121,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also excessive fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside and offside glass damaged but still visible to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and chassis legs by suspension bump stops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

turbo heatshield insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 3 Dec 2021 105,358 miles

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

Front down pipe heat shield vibrateing

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 104,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front down pipe heat shield vibrateing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 90,200 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 90,200 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 89,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 89,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,018 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 84,018 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,499 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,001 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 63,345 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Jan 2016 63,340 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,900 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 55,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 46,293 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 46,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 33,247 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 33,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,723 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 DVB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN59 DVB, 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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VN59 DVB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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