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HV59 GFU

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,289 mi
Last recorded100,289 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 GFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 100,289 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 100,289 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 96,086 miles

alternator belt perished

coolant leak

Fail 30 Mar 2023 96,086 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

alternator belt perished

coolant leak

rear pads worn thin

Pass 6 Apr 2022 89,664 miles

front tyres worn uneven on inside edge

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2022 89,664 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn uneven on inside edge

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 84,224 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn thin

rear exhaust bracket snapped

service light on

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2021 84,223 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded and worn thin

rear exhaust bracket snapped

service light on

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,140 miles

front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn

rear exhaust mount snapped

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 76,140 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn

rear exhaust mount snapped

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,436 miles

Rear inner brake discs slightly corroded

Rear wiper worn

Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,545 miles

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,740 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 21,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,351 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,448 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 GFU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GFU, 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 GFU registered?

HV59 GFU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HV59 GFU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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