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VO59 UAT

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,733 mi
Last recorded139,733 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 139,733 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 139,733 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 129,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 129,644 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 120,582 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 120,582 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 117,507 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 117,483 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 114,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 112,196 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 109,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Aug 2019 109,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Aug 2019 109,636 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 109,548 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 105,478 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,784 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 88,338 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,797 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 78,796 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,014 miles

front and rear discs showing signs of wear

under guard belly pan damaged o/s and slightly loose

Pass 29 Aug 2013 53,804 miles

front axle tyres feathering on inner tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,231 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 UAT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UAT, 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 VO59 UAT registered?

VO59 UAT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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