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C6 HOT

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

188,127 mi
Last recorded188,127 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 HOT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 188,127 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 183,224 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 183,224 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 179,391 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 179,391 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 177,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 173,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 170,676 miles

Engine noise(possible belt)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 166,423 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 166,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 160,722 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 154,994 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 148,132 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 142,251 miles

Both front tyres perished, split and on limit on edges.

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 137,107 miles

All 4 tyres perished and starting to split.

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 131,610 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 131,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 127,609 miles

Blow from centre exhaust

Pass 23 Sep 2011 123,757 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 123,757 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 119,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 119,700 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 112,109 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 112,109 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside front tyre tread worn on edges

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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C6 HOT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 69,320 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 Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C6 HOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C6 HOT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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