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VN59 URF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,051 mi
Last recorded22,051 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 URF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 22,051 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 22,051 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 21,162 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 21,162 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 20,139 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 19,210 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 18,416 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 18,416 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 17,418 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 16,293 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 15,268 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 13,656 miles

rear brakes may need adjustment soon,ok at test.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 12,190 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 14,172 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 9,792 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 7,952 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 6,185 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 URF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 URF, 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 URF registered?

VN59 URF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 December 2009.

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The MOT history for VN59 URF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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