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WN59 VNA

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

84,402 mi
Last recorded84,402 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 VNA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 84,402 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer band corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked, bulb also slightly discoloured. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 84,402 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer band corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked, bulb also slightly discoloured. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 81,878 miles

Front front exhaust heat shields loose and rattling

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 81,876 miles

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

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

Front front exhaust heat shields loose and rattling

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,935 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer band corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked/damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 77,756 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer band corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked/damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,547 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 72,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 67,899 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,398 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 64,391 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 60,006 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 60,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Turbo heat shield loose.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 54,060 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 54,060 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,118 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 49,118 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 42,142 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,366 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 35,366 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,169 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 30,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 22,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,250 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 15,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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WN59 VNA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WN59 VNA, 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 WN59 VNA registered?

WN59 VNA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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