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HIG 8081

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,279 mi
Last recorded111,279 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 8081
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 111,279 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2025 111,032 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 106,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 83,628 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover has a split but still prevents the ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,200 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,148 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,466 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 132,098 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,818 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)

offside front tyre tread worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,449 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 14,458 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 14,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HIG 8081 is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HIG 8081, 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 HIG 8081 registered?

HIG 8081 is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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