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HV59 WSZ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,384 mi
Last recorded114,384 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 114,384 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak dripping on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 114,378 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak dripping on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 113,027 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive but now leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 113,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working when control used to activate front washers only operates rear using both positions (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive but now leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre almost flat blown up to allow vehicle to be moved safely

Pass 19 Nov 2022 109,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.0mm legal limit 1.6mm also inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1.7mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.0mm legal limit 1.6mm also inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust strap corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm. inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm. inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 106,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm. inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm. inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 101,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear indicators 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 92,488 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 92,478 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,700 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 77,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 65,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,049 miles

Front both suspension arm rubber bushes starting to de-bond slightly: rearmost

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas / items

Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,763 miles

Child seats fitted x2

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 4 Dec 2015 54,763 miles

Child seats fitted x2

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,023 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,659 miles

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

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

Offside rear seat belt not checked due to seat being down.

Offside rear tyre 2.5m 195 55R 16

Offside rear tyre 3m 195/55 R16

Fail 10 Dec 2013 46,659 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear seat belt not checked due to seat being down.

Offside rear tyre 2.5m 195 55R 16

Offside rear tyre 3m 195/55 R16

Pass 8 Dec 2012 25,788 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 WSZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WSZ, 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 WSZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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