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YR59 HZX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,288 mi
Last recorded65,288 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 HZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 65,288 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all rear seats folded down

Fail 4 Feb 2026 65,279 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all rear seats folded down

Pass 4 Feb 2025 62,869 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear seats folded down

Fail 4 Feb 2025 62,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear seats folded down

Pass 23 Jan 2024 59,669 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front calipers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center and nsr seats folded down

osr body work damage

Fail 23 Jan 2024 59,669 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front calipers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center and nsr seats folded down

osr body work damage

Pass 26 Jan 2023 56,217 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp broken at rear

Fail 24 Jan 2023 56,207 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp broken at rear

Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,413 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 54,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,168 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear tailbox clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 52,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear tailbox clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,562 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 42,604 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 39,302 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2016 35,283 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,429 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 31,428 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,777 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 27,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 26,846 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 22,141 miles

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

both rear tyres 3-4mm (195/55 R16 91T)

brake fluid below maximum

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Oct 2012 22,141 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres 3-4mm (195/55 R16 91T)

brake fluid below maximum

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs slightly worn

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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YR59 HZX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YR59 HZX, 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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YR59 HZX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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