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HN59 KCE

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,613 mi
Last recorded20,613 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 KCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 20,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 20,613 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 18,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 17,681 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 16,950 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 16,228 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 15,332 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 15,319 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 15,150 miles

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

front brake discs are worn and pitted

nearside mirror cover is missing

offside front tyre is cracking

Fail 22 Nov 2019 15,149 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are worn and pitted

nearside mirror cover is missing

offside front tyre is cracking

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 14,503 miles

front brake discs are worn and pitted

front inner brake pads look low

nearside rear brake disc is pitted

rear inner brake pads look low

Fail 20 Nov 2018 14,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear inner brake pads look low

nearside rear brake disc is pitted

coolant low

front brake discs are worn and pitted

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 20 Nov 2017 14,016 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 12,283 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 11,416 miles

osf osr nsr tyres cracking on inner outer walls unable to access in places how deep

Pass 24 Nov 2014 10,992 miles

all brake disc corroded

both rear tyres side walls perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 10,624 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre's perishing on side wall

Fail 26 Nov 2013 10,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside and nearside rear tyre's perishing on side wall

Pass 20 Nov 2012 8,331 miles

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

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 KCE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KCE, 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 KCE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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