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RV59 HZH

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,400 mi
Last recorded108,400 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 HZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 108,400 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear both sides ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 108,400 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

205 55 r16

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear both sides ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,308 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 99,308 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,465 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,601 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 82,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,192 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 76,187 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel injector leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,514 miles

Front discs lipped.

NSR tyre wearing low,

Rear discs lipped.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 70,506 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front discs lipped.

NSR tyre wearing low,

Rear discs lipped.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,286 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked within tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked within tread

undertray fitted preventing inspection on some components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,616 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 34,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,833 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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RV59 HZH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV59 HZH, 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 RV59 HZH registered?

RV59 HZH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is RV59 HZH safe to buy?

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