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HV09 UHS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,965 mi
Last recorded65,965 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 UHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,965 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 65,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,689 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 59,689 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat nav (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 50,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 43,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,695 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 41,728 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,248 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 40,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,738 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall perrished/scrubed

Fail 5 Mar 2012 38,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

o/s/r tyre outer wall perrished/scrubed

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 UHS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UHS, 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 UHS registered?

HV09 UHS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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