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HW59 JYZ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,185 mi
Last recorded79,185 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 JYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 79,185 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 75,235 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 75,235 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 70,873 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 64,461 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 64,460 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached moved all way to right,nsf link rubbing inner panels (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall multiple cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2022 57,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 46,101 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 46,101 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 37,745 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,317 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 25,312 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,686 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,459 miles

Centre Front exhaust silencer baffles broken

Centre Front exhaust silencer bracket corroded and broken, system still supported

Nearside Rear tyre has carcus distortion

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

Offside Front tyre worn thin on outer edge

Offside Rear number plate lamp lens cover missing

Fail 11 Dec 2015 24,459 miles

Centre Front exhaust silencer baffles broken

Centre Front exhaust silencer bracket corroded and broken, system still supported

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has carcus distortion

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

Offside Front tyre worn thin on outer edge

Offside Rear number plate lamp lens cover missing

Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,687 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 16,280 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 12,016 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 JYZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JYZ, 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 JYZ registered?

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

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