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HV09 OFK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,726 mi
Last recorded64,726 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 OFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 64,726 miles

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam image blurred

Interior rear view mirror starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Dec 2024 64,367 miles

Interior rear view mirror starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Dec 2024 64,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near side rear split @ inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake discs scored and corroded

Head lamps tarnished

Interior rear view mirror starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Dec 2023 63,980 miles

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam image blurred

Interior rear view starting to deteriorate

Off side front brake disc corroded @ inner surface near side disc slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 63,424 miles

Near side rear tyre close to limit and cracking through tread

Oil wetness to engine

Wind screen wipers hard

Fail 1 Dec 2022 63,422 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Near side rear tyre close to limit and cracking through tread

Oil wetness to engine

Wind screen wipers hard

Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,976 miles

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam image blurred

Near side rear tyre close to limit

Oil wetness to engine

Fail 7 Dec 2021 62,973 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam image blurred

Near side rear tyre close to limit

Oil wetness to engine

Pass 11 Dec 2020 60,237 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 60,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 56,528 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,869 miles

Front tyres wearing at inner edge.

Fail 28 Nov 2018 52,867 miles

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing at inner edge.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,783 miles

Condensation in near side head lamp

Oil leak @ engine

Slight grease leak @ off side outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 16 Nov 2016 44,641 miles

Condensation in near side head lamp

Oil leak @ engine

Slight grease leak @ off side drive shaft outer gaiter

Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,340 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,334 miles

Third brake lamp not working

Fail 19 Nov 2014 36,334 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Third brake lamp not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 32,011 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,823 miles

Front brake pads very low, advise replaced

Pass 5 Dec 2011 16,018 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 OFK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 OFK, 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 OFK registered?

HV09 OFK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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