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FL59 HHS

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,004 mi
Last recorded112,004 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 HHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 112,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,207 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 109,207 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 106,486 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 106,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 105,409 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 105,409 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 104,050 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 104,048 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 100,156 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 100,028 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,438 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 71,158 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 61,943 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 54,674 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2014 39,886 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 39,886 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 27,921 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 14,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HHS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FL59 HHS, 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 FL59 HHS registered?

FL59 HHS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is FL59 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 HHS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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