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HG59 CNU

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,231 mi
Last recorded105,231 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 CNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 105,231 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 104,097 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Sep 2023 103,994 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,454 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 99,448 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 66,873 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,945 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 62,945 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,471 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 56,471 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,229 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 49,229 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap broken (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,465 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 42,465 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,372 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,988 miles

rear wiper blade missing

front discs slight lip

offside front wiper blade split

slight play nearside front drop link

Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,001 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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HG59 CNU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 HG59 CNU, 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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HG59 CNU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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