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HJ09 MJY

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,588 mi
Last recorded166,588 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 166,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 158,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seels and plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 146,868 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 138,146 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 122,951 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 122,951 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,955 miles

exhaust silencer slightly insecure (rear exhaust strap broke)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 98,942 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust silencer slightly insecure (rear exhaust strap broke)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,926 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 84,093 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine air intake insecure

Engine coolant below minimum level

Rear brake discs becoming worn

STRONG ADVISE - Nearside rear tyre worn on centre tread and on wear indicators

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,631 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 67,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,046 miles

Air plastic engine intake requires re-securing. Brake servo pipe attached to intake pipe

Rear number plate deteriorated

STRONG ADVISE - Rear brake pads worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,035 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,428 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 MJY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJY, 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 MJY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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