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HV59 FYR

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,755 mi
Last recorded83,755 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 FYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 83,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 83,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,069 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 80,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 76,718 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 76,714 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major blow at back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 73,565 miles

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

advise coolant leak at back of engine, coolant tank mty

Fail 9 Dec 2022 73,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (DANGEROUS) (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise coolant leak at back of engine, coolant tank mty

Pass 15 Dec 2021 69,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,153 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 66,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hangers corroded away.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 61,721 miles

NOTE VERY LOUD WHINE FROM THE ENGINE AREA WHEN UNDERLOAD

Fail 6 Jan 2020 61,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on fault listed as pollution fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres have bad edge wear and are close to cord exposure (5.2.3 (e))

NOTE VERY LOUD WHINE FROM THE ENGINE AREA WHEN UNDERLOAD

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,468 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat collapsed at time of test ()

Fail 9 Jan 2019 56,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osr tyre inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat collapsed at time of test ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 50,553 miles

sign of a coolant leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 46,084 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm and perished

Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,584 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 39,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in Offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,721 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 29,721 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,688 miles

All 4 tyres perishing on side walls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2012 8,507 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 FYR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

HV59 FYR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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