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VU59 XAK

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,948 mi
Last recorded98,948 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 XAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 98,948 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 95,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 88,466 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,104 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Oct 2022 82,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,554 miles

Front both brake discs worn and corroded

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

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal slight leak

Nearside Front tyre 3mm inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2021 66,554 miles

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

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

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

Front both brake discs worn and corroded

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

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal slight leak

Nearside Front tyre 3mm inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides indicator lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to both sides chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,315 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 47,194 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,579 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,437 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 40,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,595 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,299 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 33,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 28,490 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 28,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,843 miles

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

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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VU59 XAK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU59 XAK, 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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VU59 XAK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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