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HY59 LXR

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,868 mi
Last recorded114,868 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 LXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 114,868 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 106,881 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 99,068 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 90,940 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 82,004 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 72,110 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,163 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 63,967 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,020 miles

Offside Front tyre tread damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2017 55,326 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 55,326 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,137 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,428 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 42,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,357 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 35,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear pads thin

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,991 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 24,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LXR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

HY59 LXR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is HY59 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 LXR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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