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HK59 FMC

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,708 mi
Last recorded78,708 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK59 FMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 78,708 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 71,291 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

corrosion sills rear axle chassis legs floor

unable to test rear seat belts due to dog cover

Fail 14 Aug 2025 71,290 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

corrosion sills rear axle chassis legs floor

unable to test rear seat belts due to dog cover

Pass 14 Aug 2024 64,763 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 55,734 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 55,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 48,331 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust tailbox outer skin peeling

Pass 17 Dec 2021 48,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc's browning (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail box outer skin pealing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 48,307 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc's browning (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail box outer skin pealing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,402 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 47,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,786 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,789 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 40,653 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,794 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,350 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 33,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,477 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 26,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 20,960 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 13,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HK59 FMC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK59 FMC, 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 HK59 FMC registered?

HK59 FMC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is HK59 FMC safe to buy?

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