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FP09 HVR

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,286 mi
Last recorded81,286 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 HVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 81,286 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 81,286 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 79,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner tread edge

Pass 31 May 2022 77,374 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In outer shoulder ( not repairable ) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 74,479 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 71,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 68,908 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 64,925 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 61,343 miles

battery cover fitted

child seat fitted o/s/r seat

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,382 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,360 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,550 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,020 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,845 miles

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 HVR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

FP09 HVR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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