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HV59 DPE

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,922 mi
Last recorded124,922 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 DPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 124,922 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, beam axle etc

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount slightly worn

Pass 16 Dec 2024 122,632 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 122,625 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 119,654 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 119,654 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 115,421 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 110,965 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 106,484 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 106,464 miles

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 102,733 miles

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

both rear tyres low and perished

rear coil springs corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Dec 2018 96,614 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,328 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 90,326 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

mil light on

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,436 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 83,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,363 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 60,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,310 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 47,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

wipers smeering screen

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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HV59 DPE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV59 DPE, 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 HV59 DPE registered?

HV59 DPE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is HV59 DPE safe to buy?

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