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CA09 HFY

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,964 mi
Last recorded96,964 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 HFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,964 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 96,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,014 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 93,014 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 87,946 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front reg plate deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracking tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2018 87,946 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction object permanently stuck to inside of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front reg plate deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracking tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,798 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 82,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,959 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 78,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,181 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,793 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs worn

front bumper slightly loose

front wiper blades starting to split and smear screen

very slight play in both steering rack track rod arm inner joints

Fail 16 Jul 2014 56,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs worn

front bumper slightly loose

front wiper blades starting to split and smear screen

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

very slight play in both steering rack track rod arm inner joints

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 25,158 miles

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

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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CA09 HFY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA09 HFY, 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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CA09 HFY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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