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AO09 HDA

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,545 mi
Last recorded85,545 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 HDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 85,545 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,698 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush unbonding from holder (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush unbonding from holder (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

service due spanner symbol on dash

Fail 28 Jun 2021 67,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster will not move on headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush unbonding from holder (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush unbonding from holder (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

service due spanner symbol on dash

Pass 26 Jun 2020 61,032 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit slight crack

Fail 26 Jun 2020 61,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light unit slight crack

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,921 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,328 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,123 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear sus bumpstop missing

Fail 17 Mar 2016 36,123 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear sus bumpstop missing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,788 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 12 Mar 2015 32,788 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,008 miles

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

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

all tyres perished/ cracking

wipers smeer

Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,456 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 22,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,642 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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AO09 HDA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO09 HDA, 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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AO09 HDA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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