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HN59 LUE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,997 mi
Last recorded81,997 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 81,997 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 81,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 73,122 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 73,122 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,649 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 69,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 65,268 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 65,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,566 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 59,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,052 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,480 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 49,480 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 45,234 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 45,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2017 41,245 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And uneven wear. ()

Fail 22 May 2017 41,245 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And uneven wear. ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,681 miles

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

Slight damage to the nearside front tyre wall but no cords are visible

Pass 30 Oct 2012 25,246 miles

front disc slightly lipped

rear pads approx 3mm

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall no cord exposed

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 LUE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

HN59 LUE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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