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HN59 DPY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,909 mi
Last recorded188,909 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 DPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 188,909 miles

DPF heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 188,906 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

DPF heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 176,463 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge / devoid of tread / nearly though to cord advise replacement

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

exhaust turbo / dpf heat shield loose rattling / rear box strap broken

Fail 11 Sep 2024 176,461 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn unable to check for other movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge / devoid of tread / nearly though to cord advise replacement

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

exhaust turbo / dpf heat shield loose rattling / rear box strap broken

Pass 21 Aug 2023 157,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit , inner edge is also devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust bracket/mount deteriorated.

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

various covers fitted obscuring components.

Fail 21 Aug 2023 157,554 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit , inner edge is also devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust bracket/mount deteriorated.

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

various covers fitted obscuring components.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 147,577 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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 134,727 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator belt cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 120,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2020 120,413 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 107,574 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,796 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,953 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,249 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 45,362 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,399 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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HN59 DPY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red 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 HN59 DPY, 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 DPY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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