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FP09 HVH

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,421 mi
Last recorded59,421 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 HVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 59,421 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 52,459 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 48,270 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,246 miles

Front inner brake disc face corroded

slight coolant leak in engine bay

Fail 25 Jul 2016 48,246 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Front inner brake disc face corroded

slight coolant leak in engine bay

Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small age cracks

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 47,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small age cracks

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,609 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight uneven tread wear to both rear tyre treads

Small age cracks to offside rear tyre.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 39,609 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight uneven tread wear to both rear tyre treads

Small age cracks to offside rear tyre.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,856 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Small age cracks to offside front and rear and nearside front tyres.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 32,856 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Small age cracks to offside front and rear and nearside front tyres.

Pass 30 May 2012 25,111 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

small cracks to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

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 HVH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVH, 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 FP09 HVH registered?

FP09 HVH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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