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HG59 DOJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,663 mi
Last recorded98,663 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 DOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 98,663 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2025 98,605 miles

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

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2024 94,414 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 94,413 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear beam axle

Fail 13 Nov 2023 90,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear beam axle

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,138 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge)(ADVANCED

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,749 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension beam

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven, borderline inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm)(worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken/corroded

front exhaust joining clamp excessively corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 74,960 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both)(BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVANCED (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm)(worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVANCED (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both)(ADVANCED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken/corroded

front exhaust joining clamp excessively corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 69,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both)(slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front brake pads 60% worn approx

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,470 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,608 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,190 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,301 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 43,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,121 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 20,614 miles

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

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

a/c condenser damaged

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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HG59 DOJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG59 DOJ, 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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HG59 DOJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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