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VN59 URD

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,674 mi
Last recorded161,674 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 URD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 161,674 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 161,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 153,964 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 153,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 139,535 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 130,607 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 130,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,217 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 122,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,727 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 114,727 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 111,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,457 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 93,002 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,732 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,474 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 72,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,306 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 34,953 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 URD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 URD, 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 URD registered?

VN59 URD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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