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HY59 LFT

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 LFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 84,891 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 84,874 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 81,762 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,881 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,908 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 76,500 miles

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

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

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 3 Oct 2020 74,722 miles

Nearside Front brake hose to secure better

Offside Rear tyre out of shape to renew

Offside Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened wishbone cut to renew (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,653 miles

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))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 65,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,969 miles

Rear SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,846 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,344 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,376 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the compound of the rear tyres is deteriorating where the tread meets the side wall

the offside sun visor has been removed

Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

the compound of the rear tyres is deteriorating where the tread meets the side wall

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (SUSPECT TRACKING OUT OF ALIGNMENT)

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 LFT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT registered?

HY59 LFT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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