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YH09 HNG

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,317 mi
Last recorded40,317 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 HNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 40,317 miles

Emissions not tested CAR WONT TICKOVER OR REV PROPERLY (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,795 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 38,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,375 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,330 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 35,330 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 32,705 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2017 32,705 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,398 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 30,398 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,203 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,065 miles

crackes on both rear outer tyre walls

crackes on o/s/f outer tyre wall

o/s mirrow housing broken

rear all stop lights not working at times

Fail 15 Aug 2014 22,995 miles

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

crackes on both rear outer tyre walls

crackes on o/s/f outer tyre wall

o/s mirrow housing broken

rear all stop lights not working at times

Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,689 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,394 miles

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

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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YH09 HNG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH09 HNG, 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 YH09 HNG registered?

YH09 HNG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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