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HW59 HVJ

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,831 mi
Last recorded104,831 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 HVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 104,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front tyres worn low

Fail 19 Nov 2025 104,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front tyres worn low

Pass 21 Nov 2024 95,859 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low and brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 21 Nov 2024 95,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low and brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 27 Nov 2023 88,594 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Nov 2023 88,545 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,785 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres, nearside rear on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 73,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,482 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,653 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 68,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 63,159 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 63,143 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,258 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,541 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 52,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre balding on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal slightly misted

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,559 miles

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

Rear wiper split.

vehicle wet when tested.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,118 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,769 miles

N/S/F tyre low on tred 2mm.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

HW59 HVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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