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GU59 HZZ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,465 mi
Last recorded124,465 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 HZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2024 124,465 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.39mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 117,466 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 110,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 101,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 94,024 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 84,515 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,221 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 79,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,262 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken [still fully supported]

Fail 14 Aug 2017 73,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount broken [still fully supported]

Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,551 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 63,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,199 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,301 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,241 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,775 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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GU59 HZZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GU59 HZZ, 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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GU59 HZZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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