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HJ09 GHV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,460 mi
Last recorded81,460 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 GHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 81,460 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 79,701 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 79,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,355 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 77,355 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,915 miles

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

Front coil springs fouling on inner wheel arch lock to lock

Front strut top bearings stiff

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner tread edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 72,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing heavily on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated and mount badge broken

Fail 28 Sep 2021 72,634 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing heavily on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated and mount badge broken

Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,383 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding by hand

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner tread

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 64,727 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,909 miles

engine cover fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,108 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,876 miles

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

front wipers splitting

Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,887 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,463 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 35,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,286 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,887 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 14 Feb 2012 21,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs pitted

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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HJ09 GHV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 HJ09 GHV, 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 HJ09 GHV registered?

HJ09 GHV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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