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HN59 DYS

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,410 mi
Last recorded41,410 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 DYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 41,410 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres splitting need replacing and tyre pressure s low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but secure by another bracket

rear tyres low pressure

Pass 23 Oct 2024 41,373 miles

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 and cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken but secured by other mountings

Pass 30 Oct 2023 41,069 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 41,069 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 40,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 39,673 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 38,868 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 38,868 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,045 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,781 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 36,781 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 35,658 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,212 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wipers in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,590 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 DYS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DYS, 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 DYS registered?

HN59 DYS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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The MOT history for HN59 DYS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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