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HV09 OGM

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

159,378 mi
Last recorded159,378 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 OGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 159,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 144,804 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 138,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 132,110 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 124,903 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 114,483 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 107,314 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 96,622 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak on underside of gearbox area

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,590 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 69,915 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

diesel opacity higher than normal,exhaust heat shields broken.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,915 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

diesel opacity higher than normal,exhaust heat shields broken.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2013 30,250 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 21,400 miles

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

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

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 OGM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OGM, 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 OGM registered?

HV09 OGM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2009.

Is HV09 OGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV09 OGM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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