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HW09 EVN

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,925 mi
Last recorded45,925 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 EVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 45,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 42,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 40,811 miles

All brake discs rusty

Both front tyres slightly perished on outer wall

Exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 40,753 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorating

rear inner sills and chassis rusting

slight knock/play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,667 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear box deteriorating

rear chassis and under sills rusting

slight play/knock from steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2022 40,667 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear box deteriorating

rear chassis and under sills rusting

slight play/knock from steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,521 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 40,410 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 40,293 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,906 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 39,902 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,923 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 37,922 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2016 33,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

corrosion on rear silencer

slight wear in offside front drop link

Fail 27 May 2016 33,265 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

corrosion on rear silencer

slight wear in offside front drop link

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,497 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,601 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 20,821 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 16,686 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 16,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front tyre is starting to deteroirate

Offside rear tyre is starting to deteroirate

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 EVN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc 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 EVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW09 EVN registered?

HW09 EVN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is HW09 EVN safe to buy?

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