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FP09 HVU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

127,449 mi
Last recorded127,449 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 HVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 127,449 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 119,956 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,519 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 92,463 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,301 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 80,605 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,610 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,008 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported center bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap broken (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,758 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,416 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,886 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 26,895 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 HVU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

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

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