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HN59 DCY

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,544 mi
Last recorded70,544 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 DCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 70,544 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 70,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,928 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 62,903 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 59,729 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 56,457 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,105 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 51,775 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,333 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,565 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 44,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 44,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,351 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 39,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,027 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 34,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,337 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 29,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,726 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 23,094 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 23,094 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs heavily worn.

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

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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HN59 DCY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HN59 DCY, 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 HN59 DCY registered?

HN59 DCY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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