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HV09 EBZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

58,120 mi
Last recorded58,120 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 EBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 58,120 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 Machine polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 58,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 Machine polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 58,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CUT OUTSIDE. 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective STRAP SNAPPED. RECOMMEND REPAIR. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 52,931 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 52,929 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 47,946 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 47,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 45,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 45,087 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 Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 41,289 miles

Rear exhaust silencer strap broken from corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2018 41,289 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp protector damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber smears screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp protector damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly lever not holding on ratchet correctly on top stroke (1.1.6 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer strap broken from corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2017 35,351 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 35,351 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 28,767 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 23,742 miles

All tyres perished

Fail 8 Dec 2015 23,742 miles

All tyres perished

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 19,193 miles

** ALL TYRE SIDEWALL ARE SEVERELY CRACKED/PERISHED ** no visible cords

Pass 24 Mar 2013 16,654 miles

both rear tyres are slightly cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2013 16,654 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

both rear tyres are slightly cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,217 miles

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 EBZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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