2009 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · HV09 ONC
2009 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 95,158 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV09 ONC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/02/2024
- 95,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV09 ONC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C3 (HV09 ONC) between March 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
HV09 ONC Mileage History
- 07/03/202279,560 mi
- 21/02/202391,532 mi+11,972 mi
- 21/02/202391,532 mi
- 29/02/202495,157 mi+3,625 mi
- 29/02/202495,158 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,866 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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