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HV59 EEJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

62,860 mi
Last recorded62,860 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 EEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 62,860 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested no coolant major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis end plate (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body not fully secure bumper and trims (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged

front support cross member badly damage and broken through the radiator and support fixings

nearside mirror missing, offside and centre mirrors still present

radiator badly damaged and leaking

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,412 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 59,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,764 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure and glass missing ()

Fail 27 Sep 2019 55,764 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure and glass missing ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 52,989 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,394 miles

bonnet support missing

both rear tyres perished

exhaust back box bracket broken but exhaust is still fully supported

Fail 28 Sep 2017 48,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

bonnet support missing

exhaust back box bracket broken but exhaust is still fully supported

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,992 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2016 42,892 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,207 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,207 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,157 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 31,157 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,571 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,244 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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HV59 EEJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EEJ, 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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HV59 EEJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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