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HN59 VXR

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,667 mi
Last recorded91,667 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 VXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 91,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 89,103 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 89,103 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 75,995 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tyre has edge wear

Fail 20 Nov 2023 75,992 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tyre has edge wear

Pass 23 Nov 2022 65,019 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 65,019 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 55,300 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 55,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,304 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Fail 1 Dec 2020 46,304 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge bald and close to cord exposure (DANGEROUS) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge bald and close to cord exposure (DANGEROUS) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 39,419 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 31,139 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 22,938 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 15,422 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 15,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 15,306 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 15,207 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 14,866 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 14,049 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 VXR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

HN59 VXR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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