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HG09 DVF

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,196 mi
Last recorded102,196 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 DVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 102,196 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 102,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 95,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 82,031 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding

Offside Front tyre is bald inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2019 81,875 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake is binding

Offside Front tyre is bald inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,079 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light face corrosion poss lack of use (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in zone b chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 71,078 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light face corrosion poss lack of use (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in zone b chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,430 miles

Central Rear rear exhaust support bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,752 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 61,752 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,592 miles

possible buldge nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

rear exhaust back box outer casing detiorating

Fail 23 Mar 2015 50,592 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

possible buldge nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

rear exhaust back box outer casing detiorating

Pass 1 May 2013 37,805 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 30,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 30,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DVF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DVF, 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 HG09 DVF registered?

HG09 DVF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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