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HV09 KYO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,024 mi
Last recorded126,024 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 KYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 126,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front washer jet not fully secured

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear bump stops missing

interior rear view mirror glass slightly deteriorated

slight smoke from exhaust on acceleration

Pass 24 Jul 2024 122,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off not fully secured but not insecure (0.1 (a))

both rear bump stops missing

engine oil dip stick broken

interior rear view mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2023 118,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 118,560 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 118,252 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking + 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant reservoir empty

Fail 19 Apr 2022 118,252 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking + 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021 114,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector leak (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 110,506 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 110,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,518 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 100,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,267 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 96,267 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT BALD INNER (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer support strap broken but exhaust secure

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2016 90,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working cover missing (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT BALD INNER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear silencer support strap broken but exhaust secure

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,145 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 69,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front tyres bald on inner edges.

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,490 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges.

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 56,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,738 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,442 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads wearing low.

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 KYO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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