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HG59 FFV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,658 mi
Last recorded81,658 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 FFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,658 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2026 81,658 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most, de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most, de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 79,480 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 78,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 77,952 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,409 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,791 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 74,791 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,513 miles

Central Front heat shield around cat insecure but cannot become detached

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,190 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 64,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 56,249 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 56,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,724 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Oct 2016 47,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,829 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 40,829 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 31,953 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 24,273 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,372 miles

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 17,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FFV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FFV, 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 FFV registered?

HG59 FFV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is HG59 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 FFV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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