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HG59 TVU

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,774 mi
Last recorded90,774 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 TVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,774 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded and tailpipe holed

Fail 15 Dec 2025 90,758 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and tailpipe holed

Pass 11 Dec 2024 88,708 miles

Nearside Rear Inner light cracked

oil level low

Fail 11 Dec 2024 88,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner light cracked

oil level low

Pass 13 Dec 2023 85,997 miles

Nearside Rear Inner light unit cracked

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2023 85,997 miles

Nearside Rear Inner light unit cracked

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

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2022 82,712 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,536 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,846 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 74,424 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 74,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 70,692 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Dec 2018 70,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,283 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,788 miles

Nearside Front wiper starting to split

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

Offside Front wiper starting to split

Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,648 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,008 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Dec 2013 49,746 miles

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

both number plate light lenses missing

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Dec 2012 33,808 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 TVU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

HG59 TVU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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