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HJ09 GJZ

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,402 mi
Last recorded64,402 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 GJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 64,402 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 60,803 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 59,782 miles

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

Rear exhaust strap broke

Pass 14 Jul 2022 57,806 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,768 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 54,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 54,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,075 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 52,073 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 44,385 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 44,385 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,782 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 24,726 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 24,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,865 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 6,131 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 5,578 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 1,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 783 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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HJ09 GJZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GJZ, 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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HJ09 GJZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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