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HG59 DPV

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,598 mi
Last recorded122,598 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 DPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 122,598 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 118,635 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 118,635 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 118,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 114,553 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 110,987 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,965 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 105,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,495 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,116 miles

rear exhaust mounting strap broken but system still supported

Fail 24 Oct 2016 76,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mounting strap broken but system still supported

Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,436 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 60,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 47,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,037 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,772 miles

Both front discs worn

Front brake pads close to limit

Front wipers smeary

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

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

Uneven wear on rear brake pads

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 DPV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 HG59 DPV, 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 HG59 DPV registered?

HG59 DPV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is HG59 DPV safe to buy?

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