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HN59 DYX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

167,511 mi
Last recorded167,511 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 167,511 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 158,920 miles

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

Central Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear + Both rear chassis leg's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 1.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 148,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 141,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,969 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,041 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 110,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 99,197 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front side mirror slight crack

Fail 19 Jul 2018 91,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front side mirror slight crack

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 84,329 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 75,484 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,225 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,431 miles

Front brake pads half worn

ROTI not registering no detection 0.49

Fail 24 Oct 2012 29,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,838 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 DYX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DYX, 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 DYX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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