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HV09 UHO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,806 mi
Last recorded94,806 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 UHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 94,806 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 91,259 miles

Central exhaust clamp[ detatched

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 91,257 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central exhaust clamp[ detatched

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 85,283 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 77,656 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Jun 2023 77,656 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,289 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 66,409 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 60,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,822 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,776 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2017 32,776 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2016 25,464 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 25,464 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,453 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 22,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level between min/max

rear tyres deteriating

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 20 Mar 2014 22,511 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

rear tyres deteriating

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,074 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Mar 2012 14,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level between min/max

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,785 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

oil leak

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 UHO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 UHO, 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 UHO registered?

HV09 UHO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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