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HJ59 MZT

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,718 mi
Last recorded79,718 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 MZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 79,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 76,382 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 72,431 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 67,980 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 63,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,772 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 51,169 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 51,169 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,085 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 47,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,399 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,658 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 37,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,909 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 22,553 miles

front brake pads low

rusty front brake discs.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,408 miles

rusty front brake discs + pads 6000 miles

Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,289 miles

o/s/f brake disc is corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 14,289 miles

o/s/f brake disc is corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HJ59 MZT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HJ59 MZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ59 MZT registered?

HJ59 MZT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ59 MZT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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