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HN09 FZZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,692 mi
Last recorded122,692 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 FZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 122,692 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 122,651 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 21 Feb 2024 111,402 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 111,158 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values wants to rev on its own during test (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 98,111 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 90,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 88,174 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 81,665 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 81,665 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mounting become detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer exhaust bracket partially broken

eml light on

Fail 21 Feb 2018 68,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm in places (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear silencer exhaust bracket partially broken

eml light on

Pass 18 Feb 2017 52,944 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded.

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Some minor imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,151 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 36,266 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 30,228 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,723 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 24,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,205 miles

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

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

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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HN09 FZZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HN09 FZZ, 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 HN09 FZZ registered?

HN09 FZZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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