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HD09 CRV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,493 mi
Last recorded130,493 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD09 CRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 130,493 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 130,491 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

registration plate lamps light intensity obviously reduced

Pass 3 Dec 2024 122,651 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 122,646 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 115,203 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 110,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 104,920 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Mirror slightly cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2019 95,150 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2019 95,143 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,013 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 82,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,822 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,480 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 66,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,018 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,145 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 46,145 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 43,436 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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HD09 CRV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HD09 CRV, 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 HD09 CRV registered?

HD09 CRV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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