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HN09 KXL

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,021 mi
Last recorded52,021 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 KXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,021 miles

corrosion to exhaust system rear silencer mountings corroded through

corrosion to rear brake discs

oil leak

some binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

some play in o/s/f suspension lower ball joint

vehicle presented as 1 seat excluding driver rear belts covered

Pass 31 May 2017 43,686 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

play in n/s f anti roll bar link

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

rear exhaust mounting peg corroded through

Fail 31 May 2017 43,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

play in n/s f anti roll bar link

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

rear exhaust mounting peg corroded through

Pass 31 May 2016 35,057 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken not insecure

Fail 31 May 2016 35,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken not insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,933 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres low

Pass 28 May 2014 24,334 miles

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

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

both rear and nearside front tyres side walls perished

Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,700 miles

corosion to front and rear brake discs

n/s/f - n/s/r and o/s.r tyres eteriating

some binding to rear wheels when rotated

Fail 21 Jun 2013 19,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corosion to front and rear brake discs

n/s/f - n/s/r and o/s.r tyres eteriating

some binding to rear wheels when rotated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 13,510 miles

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

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

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 KXL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HN09 KXL, 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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HN09 KXL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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