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DG59 HXH

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

137,259 mi
Last recorded137,259 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 HXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 137,259 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 137,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 131,735 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Mar 2025 131,734 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 124,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door mirror caseing damaged

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 124,980 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door mirror caseing damaged

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 118,754 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,856 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four brake discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear padsworn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 115,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four brake discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear padsworn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,671 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 104,671 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,702 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 97,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 90,330 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 90,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 81,962 miles

DPF/turbo heat shield loose.

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Oct 2018 81,955 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF/turbo heat shield loose.

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 72,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (inner) (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, faces in poor condition (3.5.1i)

heatshield loose on dpf

smoke test failed first time round, and only just passed on the second, engine may require service?

Fail 30 Sep 2017 72,686 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (inner) (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, faces in poor condition (3.5.1i)

heatshield loose on dpf

smoke test failed first time round, and only just passed on the second, engine may require service?

Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,933 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in rear exhaust support bracket

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,804 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 42,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,827 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 27,823 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small cut to nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,809 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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DG59 HXH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DG59 HXH, 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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DG59 HXH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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