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VN59 URJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,014 mi
Last recorded113,014 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 101,963 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 100,592 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

general underside corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2022 100,586 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,464 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,094 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 88,198 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 82,973 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,573 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 70,808 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 70,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,011 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 66,994 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,306 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 56,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1.Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded. 2.Centre/rear exhaust mounting corroded and fractured.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,781 miles

1.Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded. 2.Centre/rear exhaust mount corroded.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,131 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn/corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 44,131 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front and rear brake discs worn/corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 34,602 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 URJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

VN59 URJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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