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FP09 HPN

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,011 mi
Last recorded117,011 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 HPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 117,011 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 117,006 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 111,006 miles

Central exhaust heatshield loose and damaged

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

Oil leak ()

turbo heatshield loose

Fail 16 May 2018 110,844 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Central exhaust heatshield loose and damaged

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

Oil leak ()

turbo heatshield loose

Pass 31 May 2017 100,757 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Central exhaust heatshield damaged and loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Fail 30 May 2017 100,757 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Central exhaust heatshield damaged and loose

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2016 88,080 miles

Centre Front exhaust bracket broken

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers and undertrays covering parts not checked

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 78,452 miles

Centre front exhaust mounting is broken/corroded but the exhaust is still adequately supported!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 78,448 miles

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

Centre front exhaust mounting is broken/corroded but the exhaust is still adequately supported!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,545 miles

Centre front exaust bracket is slightly deteriorated/corroded but the exhuast is still adequately supported!

Centre rear exaust bracket is slightly deteriorated/corroded but the exhuast is still adequately supported!

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 42,674 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 42,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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FP09 HPN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FP09 HPN, 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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FP09 HPN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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