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HY59 LHB

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,331 mi
Last recorded70,331 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 LHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 70,331 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 70,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 63,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also uneven on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also uneven on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 63,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Also rear blade needs renewing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lost amber paint (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also uneven on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also uneven on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 63,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system in poor condition will require renewal in near future (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 61,686 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 59,573 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 56,717 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,603 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,642 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,835 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,096 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,558 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,224 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,596 miles

both front brake discs corroded on the inner edge

offside rear wheel has slight brake bind

Fail 2 Sep 2013 31,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front brake discs corroded on the inner edge

offside rear wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 LHB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

HY59 LHB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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