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FD09 HVM

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,857 mi
Last recorded108,857 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 HVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 108,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 108,850 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 101,391 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 95,862 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose ()

Fail 27 May 2022 95,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose ()

Pass 12 May 2021 93,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 88,560 miles

condition of o/s wiper blade is poor (split)

front brake discs are showing heavy corrosion on inner faces

Pass 16 May 2019 82,338 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 74,398 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 67,114 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 67,113 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,048 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2016 64,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,517 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 56,458 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 48,326 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 48,326 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,335 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 38,222 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 35,911 miles

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

front brake discs worn .

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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FD09 HVM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD09 HVM, 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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FD09 HVM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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