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HV09 OGR

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,534 mi
Last recorded43,534 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 OGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 43,534 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 42,511 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 42,511 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 41,685 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 37,781 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 37,424 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 22 May 2020 36,950 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 36,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 35,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 32,684 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 29,341 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 25,980 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 25,980 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 22,055 miles

slight play in o/s/f droplink

Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,745 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 13,471 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 11,513 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 OGR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OGR, 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 OGR registered?

HV09 OGR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is HV09 OGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV09 OGR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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