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HW59 HWF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,116 mi
Last recorded46,116 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 HWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 46,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 46,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 46,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 41,655 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 41,146 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 37,793 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 34,470 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 31,546 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 28,972 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 25,840 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres are perished in the sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres are slightly perished in the side walls

Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded and scored

nearside front tyres sidewall worn

Pass 29 Jul 2014 13,070 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

Front brake discs rusty, but performance good.

Small chip in driver's side of windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,220 miles

All tyres starting to perish. 15mm chip to windscreen in swept area- but outside zone "A".

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2013 11,220 miles

All tyres starting to perish. 15mm chip to windscreen in swept area- but outside zone "A".

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Nov 2012 9,243 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 9,243 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HWF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HWF, 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 HWF registered?

HW59 HWF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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