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VO59 TZG

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 TZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 96,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 96,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 82,279 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 72,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 65,079 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,211 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,688 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,723 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 49,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,679 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 41,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,282 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,977 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 27,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,371 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,388 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 TZG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO59 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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