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HY59 HXX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,346 mi
Last recorded88,346 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 HXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 88,346 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal slight leaks gear box end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light glass lens slight damage

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust leaks rear silencer box

Pass 19 Dec 2024 88,094 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 82,759 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 81,603 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,141 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,900 miles

Offside Front Lower slight play present in o/s/f track rod end.

Offside Front Outer small cut present on o/s/f tyre outer wall.

Fail 8 Dec 2020 75,900 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower slight play present in o/s/f track rod end.

Offside Front Outer small cut present on o/s/f tyre outer wall.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 12 Nov 2019 71,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,806 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 8 Nov 2018 69,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,102 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded and broken away

Reverse lamp damaged and water ingress

Fail 7 Nov 2016 65,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded and broken away

Reverse lamp damaged and water ingress

Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,561 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,559 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 15 Oct 2014 46,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,595 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 36,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,583 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 27,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HXX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

HY59 HXX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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