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HG09 DJF

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,836 mi
Last recorded114,836 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 DJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 114,836 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 114,819 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 105,874 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded and weak

Fail 11 Dec 2024 105,874 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working indicator (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded and weak

Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,253 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 81,455 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,065 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 78,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not cut as deep on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 67,851 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,704 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,136 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 58,132 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,349 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Condition of backbox exhaust

Fail 16 Nov 2016 53,349 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Condition of backbox exhaust

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 47,627 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 47,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,420 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

condition of rear box

Pass 30 Sep 2013 14,550 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 14,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,780 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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HG09 DJF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG09 DJF, 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 HG09 DJF registered?

HG09 DJF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is HG09 DJF safe to buy?

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