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HJ09 LWW

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,815 mi
Last recorded112,815 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 112,815 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 112,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 108,346 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 108,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of near side sill area rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 102,470 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 102,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 99,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,765 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 97,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 92,432 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 92,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 85,965 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Feb 2018 85,985 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering wheel loose ,,,,,,air bag fitted (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,066 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust mounting broken, but system is still secure

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,639 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

slight bind detected when roatating nearside front wheel by hand

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVEN--JUST ON LIMIT REQUIRES REPLACING

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight binding n/s/f brake--15% IMBALANCE ON TEST

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,545 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside front brake satrting to sieze up

Rear number plate peeling off

exhaust/turbo heat shields insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2012 38,545 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside front brake satrting to sieze up

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate peeling off

exhaust/turbo heat shields insecure

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 LWW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ09 LWW, 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 LWW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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