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HV59 LFB

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,698 mi
Last recorded192,698 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 LFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 192,698 miles

Exhaust back box and hangers heavily corroded

Littler reserve handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers poor

Fail 30 Aug 2019 192,698 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Neither bulbs working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust back box and hangers heavily corroded

Littler reserve handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers poor

Pass 6 Sep 2018 170,354 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Hand brake little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 170,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust back box corroded.

Hand brake little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 153,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 153,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 138,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working

Fail 12 Sep 2016 138,629 miles

high level brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink top and bottom joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 101,045 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 101,045 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,765 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 60,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,484 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 LFB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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