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HW59 FKO

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,824 mi
Last recorded67,824 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 FKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 67,824 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 63,280 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,940 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 60,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,808 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 59,433 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyre, worn slightly on inner edges

centre exhaust system, slight deterioration

Fail 29 Aug 2020 59,433 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyre, worn slightly on inner edges

centre exhaust system, slight deterioration

Pass 31 Aug 2019 56,639 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise, o/s washer jet output

Fail 28 Aug 2019 56,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise, o/s washer jet output

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 51,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs, front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 38,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs, front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace, ASAP (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 33,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace, ASAP (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,896 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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 20,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,556 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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HW59 FKO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HW59 FKO, 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 HW59 FKO registered?

HW59 FKO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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