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HY59 HYA

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,739 mi
Last recorded99,739 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 HYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 99,739 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,464 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 86,974 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 86,933 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

bonnet pull defective

nearside front upper strut mount stiff

Pass 26 Aug 2023 83,154 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 78,884 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 69,104 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 69,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner + outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner + outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 63,784 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 62,059 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 56,853 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,946 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 46,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 40,823 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

rear brake pads close to limit and brake discs worn.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,129 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 22,257 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 22,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 13,771 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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HY59 HYA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol 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 HY59 HYA, 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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HY59 HYA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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