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HV09 VWL

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,970 mi
Last recorded72,970 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 VWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 72,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Feb 2020 69,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Jan 2019 64,850 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 62,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,339 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,594 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 55,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,408 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,284 miles

offside & nearside front brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 15 Jan 2013 39,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,905 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 VWL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VWL, 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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HV09 VWL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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