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YG59 HHN

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,526 mi
Last recorded148,526 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 HHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 148,526 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion underbody

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 119,975 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 119,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,699 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 94,773 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre belt not tested ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (also cracked between treads) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror housing damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (also cracked between treads) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre brake light (lens also broken) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 91,657 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre belt not tested ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (also cracked between treads) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror housing damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (also cracked between treads) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre brake light (lens also broken) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,379 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 86,374 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesl (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 82,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,240 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing has a sharp edge (8.1.2a)

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

the 3rd stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Aug 2017 68,240 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing has a sharp edge (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

the 3rd stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,388 miles

Back box bracket corroded and insecure but exhaust adequatly supported

N/S?F tyre worn on edges but not to ply or cord

Fail 17 Aug 2016 52,376 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Back box bracket corroded and insecure but exhaust adequatly supported

N/S?F tyre worn on edges but not to ply or cord

Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,815 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 35,815 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 13,590 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 8,709 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 8,705 miles

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

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

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

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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YG59 HHN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YG59 HHN, 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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YG59 HHN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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