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VN59 UJE

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,063 mi
Last recorded76,063 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 UJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 76,063 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 76,063 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,132 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 69,132 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 67,868 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,951 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 65,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,783 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 63,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,645 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 61,134 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 61,129 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,842 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 58,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front drive shaft outer gaiter slightly insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 13 Nov 2017 53,087 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box strap (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front drive shaft outer gaiter slightly insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,541 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Fail 7 Nov 2016 46,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,853 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear exhaust box support bracket corroded

engine oil leak

slight sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2014 30,959 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Nov 2013 24,012 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,012 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2012 17,974 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 17,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 UJE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE registered?

VN59 UJE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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