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HG59 YED

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,661 mi
Last recorded90,661 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 YED
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 90,661 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrode on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 85,256 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 80,504 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 74,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 74,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,914 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2021 68,913 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 65,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre approx 3mm tread

Pass 19 Dec 2019 63,229 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 58,841 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,984 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 48,438 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2016 48,438 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front exhaust mounting bracket partly broken exhaust still secure

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2015 40,715 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 11 Dec 2014 33,274 miles

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

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

all four tyres rubber starting to deteriorate

both front brake discs worn

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 4 Dec 2013 24,881 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 24,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 18,790 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 YED is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YED, 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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HG59 YED is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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