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HJ59 WJD

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,798 mi
Last recorded91,798 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 WJD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 91,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, slick on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 91,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 85,174 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,411 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,020 miles

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

engine covers fitted

engine oil overfilled

Fail 9 Mar 2020 82,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,600 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 76,528 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked on the side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked on the side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 69,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked on the side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked on the side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 61,675 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 61,675 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,194 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,794 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 44,759 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,863 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,399 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 WJD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HJ59 WJD, 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 WJD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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