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AV09 HTL

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,709 mi
Last recorded47,709 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 HTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 47,709 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 46,665 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 46,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 45,648 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 44,543 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,352 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,519 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 41,354 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,109 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,168 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,374 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,975 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,460 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2013 28,448 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,378 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 HTL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HTL, 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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What year was AV09 HTL registered?

AV09 HTL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is AV09 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 HTL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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