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VO59 TZH

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,014 mi
Last recorded141,014 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 TZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 141,014 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side rear out side edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 141,014 miles

Position lamp not working near side rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side rear out side edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 138,881 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 138,881 miles

Position lamp not working near side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater not working off side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed off side front inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively off side front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,066 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side rear outer part (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side rear outer part (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 136,066 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side rear outer part (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side rear outer part (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working near side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 133,448 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 133,424 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 121,322 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,476 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 111,476 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam off side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,177 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,163 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,074 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 56,431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,550 miles

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

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

both windscreen wipers split

coolant level low

Fail 30 Aug 2013 44,545 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

coolant level low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,313 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 33,309 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 TZH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VO59 TZH, 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 TZH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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