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VN59 JWO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,350 mi
Last recorded88,350 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 JWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,350 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 88,348 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 84,005 miles

Emissions not tested coolant low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,331 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 67,673 miles

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

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

slight damage to reverse light

Fail 28 Sep 2017 67,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to reverse light

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,923 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 52,923 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust mount broken. (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,587 miles

Front brake discs worn-advise replaced when existing pads worn out

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 5 Oct 2015 49,587 miles

Front brake discs worn-advise replaced when existing pads worn out

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 1 Oct 2014 42,486 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,167 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 JWO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JWO, 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 JWO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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