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HV09 CKE

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,068 mi
Last recorded107,068 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 CKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 107,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front badly perished and split whole circumference of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front door checkstrap detached

both rear bumpstops missing

Fail 27 Mar 2026 107,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front badly perished and split whole circumference of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front door checkstrap detached

Offside Rear fog lamp not working corroded due to water ingress (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear bumpstops missing

Pass 31 Mar 2025 100,189 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

high level stoplight not working

Pass 2 Apr 2024 94,906 miles

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

high level stoplight not working

Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,571 miles

Front + Rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Engine bay (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 89,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front + Rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Engine bay (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,800 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components under vehicle corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 87,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 87,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,942 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end but clears sufficiently at time of test (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle has wheel trims fitted that obscure some hub components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,115 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Wiper smears but clears windscreen sufficiently at time of test

Offside Front Drivers door stiff to swing open/closed & intermittently jams in position (check-strap function not smooth)

Vehicle has wheel trims fitted that obscure some hub components

Fail 21 Mar 2019 83,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Wiper smears but clears windscreen sufficiently at time of test

Offside Front Drivers door stiff to swing open/closed & intermittently jams in position (check-strap function not smooth)

Vehicle has wheel trims fitted that obscure some hub components

Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,973 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (0.4mm usable tread) SIZE: 175/65R14T (4.1.E.1)

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components

Fail 15 Mar 2018 77,973 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (0.4mm usable tread) SIZE: 175/65R14T (4.1.E.1)

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,457 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

Engine sump pan corroded but has no obvious signs of fluid loss at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) SIZE: 175/65R14T (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,865 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,456 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 54,456 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 45,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 36,325 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,097 miles

Permit encroaching into swept area of windscreen by over 40mm on lower offside, but not seriously affecting view at time of test

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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HV09 CKE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV09 CKE, 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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HV09 CKE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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