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HG09 DTX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,278 mi
Last recorded63,278 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 DTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 63,278 miles

Nearside Front washer jet doesn't work

Fail 6 Mar 2024 63,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front washer jet doesn't work

Pass 25 Feb 2023 60,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,811 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 56,808 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,195 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 52,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 49,164 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,784 miles

Emissions levels only just met.

Nearside Outer Sill slight damage.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,298 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 41,298 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,846 miles

Offside front tyre has low tread on its inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2016 36,846 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre has low tread on its inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,354 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 35,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,863 miles

Front brake discs worn

Poorly routed /secured towbar wiring

Fail 16 Apr 2014 33,859 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Poorly routed /secured towbar wiring

Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,904 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 30,448 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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HG09 DTX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HG09 DTX, 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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HG09 DTX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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