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HJ59 YRF

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,126 mi
Last recorded115,126 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 YRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 115,126 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2024 112,523 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 23 Sep 2024 112,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2023 112,086 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 110,430 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 110,430 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 104,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,324 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 98,323 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 92,920 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 75,753 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,878 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f link rod

Fail 31 Aug 2016 65,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

195/55/16

n/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f link rod

Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,742 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,759 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,890 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)

offside rear wearing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,239 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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HJ59 YRF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel 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 HJ59 YRF, 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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HJ59 YRF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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