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HG09 PNY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,871 mi
Last recorded141,871 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 PNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 141,871 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Sep 2024 118,779 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Sep 2023 109,831 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Sep 2022 99,482 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,934 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 88,932 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 79,412 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 76,615 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Beginning to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 59,912 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,190 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 51,188 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 44,045 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 37,991 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,991 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 31,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,965 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,892 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 24,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PNY 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 78.9%.

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 HG09 PNY, 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 PNY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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