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HW59 KUH

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,057 mi
Last recorded64,057 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 KUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 64,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 64,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 59,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 59,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 53,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 53,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 49,438 miles

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

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer bracket deteriorated

wipers not working on fast speed

Fail 21 Dec 2022 49,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer bracket deteriorated

wipers not working on fast speed

Pass 7 Dec 2021 43,560 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm starting to perished, and 6 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 10 years old,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

wipers not working on fast speed

Pass 15 Dec 2020 39,660 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket split, hence exhaust rattle,, recommend attention (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust strap, slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2019 38,112 miles

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

rear exhaust strap, slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2018 35,560 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust silencer strap, slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2017 32,994 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer exhaust strap deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2017 32,994 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer exhaust strap deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2016 29,942 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 29,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 27,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm in place (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,706 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

recommend closer check of offside front brake pads, look 2/3 worn

Pass 20 Dec 2013 20,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 16,977 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 KUH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol 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 KUH, 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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HW59 KUH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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