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AV09 HSL

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,636 mi
Last recorded119,636 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 HSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 119,636 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 119,632 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 116,982 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 116,982 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 111,486 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 105,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 104,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 102,331 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 96,018 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 89,926 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,150 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MOUNTING (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,132 miles

all discs corroded from standing

Fail 9 Apr 2015 74,132 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all discs corroded from standing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,619 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,358 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 62,358 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,895 miles

rear silencer bracket cracked but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,245 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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AV09 HSL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 AV09 HSL, 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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AV09 HSL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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