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NC09 HHL

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,441 mi
Last recorded119,441 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC09 HHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 119,441 miles

underside and components rather corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2026 119,441 miles

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

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 114,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 111,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 108,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 106,406 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2022 106,406 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 104,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 104,303 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 102,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TRACK ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 102,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TRACK ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,734 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 48,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 48,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer support bracket corroded & broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,089 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,070 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 37,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn bald outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,364 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,744 miles

O/s wiper smearing screen.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 28,362 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s wiper smearing screen

Pass 15 Feb 2013 21,863 miles

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Fail 12 Feb 2013 21,863 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 17,864 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake disks worn and corroded

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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NC09 HHL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NC09 HHL, 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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NC09 HHL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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