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HY59 HVO

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,416 mi
Last recorded102,416 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 HVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 102,416 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 95,882 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,439 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 88,439 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,480 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 69,776 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 69,776 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 64,580 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 64,575 miles

Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment o/s buckle (7.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,809 miles

Front number plate perished

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Rear tyre perised

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Oct 2017 56,809 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front number plate perished

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Rear tyre perised

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Oct 2016 47,970 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 47,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,940 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,393 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 28,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 28,533 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,281 miles

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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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HY59 HVO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red 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 HY59 HVO, 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 HY59 HVO registered?

HY59 HVO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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