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HG59 FGC

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,104 mi
Last recorded98,104 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 FGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 98,104 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 98,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 93,448 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 93,448 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,111 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,145 miles

Nearside Rear light unit has water ingress

Fail 27 Oct 2022 82,145 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear light unit has water ingress

Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,177 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 75,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp bulb mount visably boken inside headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,002 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 63,993 miles

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

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

Rear cover removed to access rear seats prior to test

Pass 5 Oct 2018 55,477 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 55,477 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,484 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 51,463 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,472 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 39,132 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 39,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,611 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,995 miles

both front wipers split

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 FGC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FGC, 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 FGC registered?

HG59 FGC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is HG59 FGC safe to buy?

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