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HW09 EUH

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,275 mi
Last recorded59,275 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 EUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 59,275 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 59,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 59,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 46,127 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 45,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 39,840 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 39,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 36,586 miles

engine has a misting of oil

Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,988 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 28,712 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 22,114 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 16,472 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 16,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 10,897 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 8,190 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,867 miles

nsf wiper blade split at the ends

Pass 6 Mar 2013 5,377 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 3,880 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 EUH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EUH, 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 EUH registered?

HW09 EUH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for HW09 EUH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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