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HG59 TUW

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,081 mi
Last recorded95,081 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 TUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly miss shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 95,067 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly miss shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 90,104 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 83,973 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 78,815 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 78,737 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 76,254 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 66,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 57,021 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 48,236 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 37,861 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 37,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,531 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 14,111 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 4,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 4,753 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 TUW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 TUW, 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 TUW registered?

HG59 TUW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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