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HW09 ETY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,744 mi
Last recorded29,744 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 ETY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 29,744 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 28,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 28,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 26,908 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 26,352 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer , slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks deep , but cannot see cords .original tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 25,789 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 25,474 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 25,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 23,624 miles

Nearside outer driveshaft boot is leaking grease slightly

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 23,624 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer driveshaft boot is leaking grease slightly

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 22,857 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing no cords exposed

Fail 16 Feb 2018 22,857 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing no cords exposed

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,773 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,073 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear number starting to delaminate

both sun visors loose

Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,428 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,674 miles

Both front wipers split.

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

N/S/F tyre perishing.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 19,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wipers split.

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

N/S/F tyre perishing.

N/S/R reverse light inop.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 17,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,177 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,123 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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HW09 ETY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW09 ETY, 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 HW09 ETY registered?

HW09 ETY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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