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HV59 GAA

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,879 mi
Last recorded118,879 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 GAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 118,879 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 118,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 114,073 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,074 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,678 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 101,494 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 97,565 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,181 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 91,254 miles

All brake discs on minimum thickness (front 24mm v 24mm, rear 7mm v 7mm)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

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

Offside Front Worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak Slight oil leak sump area ()

Slight play detected in OSF anti roll bar mount

Fail 29 Aug 2017 91,254 miles

All brake discs on minimum thickness (front 24mm v 24mm, rear 7mm v 7mm)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak Slight oil leak sump area ()

Slight play detected in OSF anti roll bar mount

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,652 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,152 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 60,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

elloy tank leaking

emission to clean for reading

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust mount corroded and split

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean for reading

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GAA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GAA, 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 GAA registered?

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

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