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HJ09 LXC

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,058 mi
Last recorded136,058 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 136,058 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted - NS/OS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 129,987 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2025 129,876 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine - Max 1.5 - Avg 5.13 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2024 125,186 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 125,178 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 123,755 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 122,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Corrosion across lipped edges of the friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 115,458 miles

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

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

high level brake light 50 percent working

Fail 29 Jul 2021 115,446 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light 50 percent working

Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,859 miles

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

Nearside Front shock weak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock weak

Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,195 miles

Offside Front small chip in windscreen not affecting the drivers view of the road

Offside Front wiper blade may soon need attention

Offside Rear slight fraying on belt

Fail 17 Jul 2018 92,195 miles

Offside Front small chip in windscreen not affecting the drivers view of the road

Offside Front wiper blade may soon need attention

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

Offside Rear slight fraying on belt

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,969 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 83,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,820 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 75,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 67,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,782 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pads low all round

Fail 2 Jul 2014 59,782 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pads low all round

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,311 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 50,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,755 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 LXC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

HJ09 LXC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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