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HV59 FZY

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,149 mi
Last recorded144,149 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 FZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 144,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 137,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 128,591 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 128,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 120,363 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,553 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 102,143 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,121 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 90,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,969 miles

Rear silencer support strap insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,969 miles

Rear silencer support strap insecure

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,706 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 67,706 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under tray fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,173 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 41,173 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,763 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade smeers the windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,508 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 FZY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

HV59 FZY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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