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HJ59 HGC

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,563 mi
Last recorded83,563 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 HGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 83,563 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 83,519 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 79,634 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 79,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 77,825 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 77,825 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,235 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 75,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 70,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 65,152 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump Stop Missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust poor

Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,794 miles

Rear exhaust poor

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,309 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,657 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,642 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 933,631 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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HJ59 HGC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 HJ59 HGC, 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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HJ59 HGC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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