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HJ09 LWO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,733 mi
Last recorded47,733 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 47,733 miles

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

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

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 20 Apr 2026 47,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,154 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 37,962 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 37,959 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 32,432 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 27,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 27,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 27,257 miles

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

Rear silencer mounting strap corroded, has previously been welded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 26,650 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 25,468 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 25,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer clamp snapped off due to corrosion (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Oct 2016 24,539 miles

All four tyres cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2015 23,452 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 22,240 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 19,271 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 14,598 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 10,432 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 LWO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

HJ09 LWO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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