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HW59 FMD

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,335 mi
Last recorded58,335 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 FMD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 58,335 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 58,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 56,038 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 54,740 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 53,950 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,033 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 53,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 53,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 52,340 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 49,993 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,980 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,270 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 28,396 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 28,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,001 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

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 FMD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HW59 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

HW59 FMD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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