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AD59 HBC

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,005 mi
Last recorded71,005 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 HBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 71,005 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 70,957 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,211 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 68,072 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 68,065 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 66,282 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (rear discs thin) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 63,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (rear discs thin) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,614 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,094 miles

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

Rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,601 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,592 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,627 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,916 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,998 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,203 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,866 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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AD59 HBC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol 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 AD59 HBC, 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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AD59 HBC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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