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HV09 MRX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,103 mi
Last recorded28,103 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 MRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 28,103 miles

All disks have surface corrosion.

Pass 16 May 2025 27,886 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 27,679 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 27,129 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 26,330 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SUBFRAME SOME DETERIORATION OF MAIN BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 26,329 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 25,647 miles

-50miles over due service warning light on.

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

Fail 18 May 2021 25,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

-50miles over due service warning light on.

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded 50% through. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 25,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 24,953 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 23,266 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 20,452 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 16,851 miles

front tyres worn on edges and perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2015 15,249 miles

offside front and both rear tyres perished

service light on

Pass 8 May 2014 12,645 miles

front discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 9,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake disc rusty

Pass 9 May 2012 7,593 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 MRX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MRX, 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 HV09 MRX registered?

HV09 MRX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is HV09 MRX safe to buy?

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