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HW09 GBY

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,994 mi
Last recorded64,994 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 GBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,994 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Fail 30 Oct 2020 64,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 58,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 53,768 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split on edges

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

rear exhaust bracket rusty & weak

Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,342 miles

acceptable engine oil leakage*

acceptable windscreen chip on far os of screen*

nsr tye worn*

osr tyre worn - and heavily perished - acceptable at time of test - recommend replacement*

rear indicators losing orange effect*

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination*

underbody found to be muddy during test*

Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,725 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 26,578 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f o/s/r tyres perrished

Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,603 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 GBY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GBY, 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 GBY registered?

HW09 GBY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is HW09 GBY safe to buy?

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