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HY59 LFW

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,720 mi
Last recorded78,720 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 LFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,720 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 78,720 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,803 miles

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

Front both wiper blades slight smear/squeak

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle rear and rear brackets snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 75,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both wiper blades slight smear/squeak

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle rear and rear brackets snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low

Pass 19 Jun 2021 69,750 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,708 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2020 67,708 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,301 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread rough condition scuffed

Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,815 miles

Offside Rear tyre edge of outer tread condition poor

Fail 3 Sep 2018 58,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre edge of outer tread condition poor

Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,976 miles

Rear exhaust mounting deterioted but exhaust still supported

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,425 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,379 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,104 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box mountain strap corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,964 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 LFW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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