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HV59 FYT

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,865 mi
Last recorded81,865 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 FYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 81,865 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,469 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,448 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,707 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,522 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine malfunction warning lamp not illuminating

Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,369 miles

Engine has oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2020 73,367 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine has oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,371 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 60,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 56,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,817 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 34,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 29 May 2015 34,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 19 May 2014 33,533 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,737 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 FYT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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