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LO09 HWM

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,972 mi
Last recorded75,972 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 HWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 75,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Fail 18 Jun 2026 75,972 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Pass 17 Jun 2025 71,633 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Catalyst support bracket snapped through (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 71,633 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Catalyst support bracket snapped through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Stop and tail (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,021 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,506 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 66,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished throughout and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 65,588 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 65,588 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,610 miles

damage to front bumper lower grill

damage to front bumper lower grill

Fail 8 Jul 2021 63,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level low

damage to front bumper lower grill

damage to front bumper lower grill

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

sump oily

Pass 8 Jul 2020 59,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front brake discs corroded inner faces

sump oily

Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front windscreen wipers poor

rear exhaust box bracket corroded and insecure

sump oily

Pass 6 Jul 2018 50,874 miles

nearside and offside front wipers poor

noise from pully area possible water pump

rear exhaust box hanging bracket corroded and insecure

sump oily

water leak from rear of engine

Fail 6 Jul 2018 50,874 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

water leak from rear of engine

nearside and offside front wipers poor

noise from pully area possible water pump

rear exhaust box hanging bracket corroded and insecure

sump oily

Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,524 miles

rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded and insecure

sump oily

Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,599 miles

engine oily

Fail 17 Jun 2016 39,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box bracket broken (7.1.1)

engine oily

Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,961 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 28,420 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 28,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,054 miles

nearside and offside front wipers poor

offside rear tyre perished 175/65/14

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,237 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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LO09 HWM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LO09 HWM, 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 LO09 HWM registered?

LO09 HWM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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