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VN59 URB

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,508 mi
Last recorded94,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 82,101 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 82,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 70,219 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 61,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,253 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing slightly

front brake discs and pads starting to wear slightly

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 9 Jan 2021 47,720 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 42,742 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 42,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,895 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 35,940 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 30,204 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 23,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 17,597 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 12,233 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 7,195 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 URB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 URB, 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 URB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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