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2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,150 mi
Last recorded63,150 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 NUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 63,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 57,320 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket and strap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn split/movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/NSR/OSR tyres worn on shoulders 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 57,320 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket and strap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn split/movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/NSR/OSR tyres worn on shoulders 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 49,119 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 49,119 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 38,331 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 34,675 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))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 34,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 34,624 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,404 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 27,171 miles

Light cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,229 miles

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 25,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,092 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,606 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,851 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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VO59 NUM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO59 NUM, 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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VO59 NUM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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