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HJ59 WJN

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,107 mi
Last recorded87,107 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 WJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 87,107 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 74,212 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 71,145 miles

Both Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre's Heavily Cracking (2014) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 71,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Both Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Both Rear Wheels Appear Tight When Rotated Manually

Brake Pedal Appears Long in Travel

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre's Heavily Cracking (2014) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 61,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorating/Corroding

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box in poor condition but not blowing yet

Fail 13 Jun 2018 51,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition but not blowing yet

Pass 28 Jun 2017 42,876 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 42,873 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,250 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 33,250 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 32,297 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,120 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 25,194 miles

all four tyres perished and cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2013 22,115 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,662 miles

additional brake light not working

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 WJN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJN, 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 WJN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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