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H15 FGB

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,146 mi
Last recorded42,146 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 FGB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 42,146 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 41,374 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 41,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 39,639 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 39,613 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged large perishing crack/leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged large perishing crack/leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 38,684 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 38,684 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 37,148 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 36,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 36,603 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 35,639 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 34,560 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 34,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 33,241 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,220 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 32,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,768 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,609 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,242 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)

corrosion on inner front disc surfaces

rear inner brake pads 70% 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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H15 FGB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 H15 FGB, 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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H15 FGB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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