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FL59 HHD

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,532 mi
Last recorded97,532 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 HHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 97,532 miles

Both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 97,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 84,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension bump stops are missing

both headlamps, lens are broken and have been repaired with tape. No sharp edges

Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,282 miles

Near side rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 13 Oct 2023 76,282 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Near side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 28 Sep 2022 71,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Fail 23 Sep 2022 71,409 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,623 miles

Near side rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 13 Oct 2020 70,596 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested to plate limit of 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Near side rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Fail 8 Oct 2020 70,536 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested to plate limit of 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Near side rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,454 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 69,411 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,571 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,780 miles

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

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 28 Sep 2015 49,221 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,683 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,736 miles

All tyre sidewalls perished/scuffed.

Exhaust back box mounting strap snapped

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

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,915 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

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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FL59 HHD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL59 HHD, 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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FL59 HHD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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