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HN59 DDV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,742 mi
Last recorded130,742 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 DDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 130,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 126,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 126,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 107,999 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 107,998 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 103,688 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 103,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 97,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 97,819 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 94,043 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,833 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 79,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,293 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 72,179 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 64,707 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,487 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,221 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,642 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 45,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs rusty/pitted to inner sides of discs

Fail 28 Jan 2013 45,617 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 DDV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HN59 DDV, 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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HN59 DDV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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