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HY59 LXK

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

70,239 mi
Last recorded70,239 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 LXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 70,239 miles

both headlamp lenses poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2026 70,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2025 68,107 miles

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK . SLIGHT CORROSION TO CENTRE EXHAUST SYSYTEM.

Pass 8 Jan 2024 66,266 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 66,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 64,424 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F WHEEL TRIM MISSING.

Fail 19 Jan 2023 64,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

N/S/F WHEEL TRIM MISSING.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,636 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2.5m (5.2.3 (e))

offside front outer cv boot leaking

one strap broken on rear exhaust box

Fail 12 Jan 2022 62,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2.5m (5.2.3 (e))

offside front outer cv boot leaking

one strap broken on rear exhaust box

Pass 21 Jan 2021 61,042 miles

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

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust secure

Fail 20 Jan 2021 61,038 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust secure

Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,584 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 46,000 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 31,833 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 31,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,611 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 28,611 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 24,882 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,648 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 21,648 miles

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

offside front tyre side wall perished

Fail 19 Aug 2013 17,403 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,403 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,340 miles

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

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 LXK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LXK, 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 LXK registered?

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

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