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VU59 XBF

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,879 mi
Last recorded30,879 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 XBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 30,879 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 30,879 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 28,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 27,207 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 24,886 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 24,886 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 22,811 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 21,910 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 21,072 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 21,072 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 20,565 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 19,551 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 18,417 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 15,820 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 14,920 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 14,920 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 15,666 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 8,272 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 5,281 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 18,781 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XBF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU59 XBF, 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 VU59 XBF registered?

VU59 XBF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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