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HV09 HJN

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,598 mi
Last recorded59,598 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 HJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 59,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 59,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 55,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed clip broken (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant bottle empty

exhaust rear box deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Dec 2024 55,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated under pump (4.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed clip broken (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant bottle empty

exhaust rear box deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Dec 2023 50,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offside front seat belt slight fluffing

offside front tyre getting low on tread (185/60x15)

offside windscreen wiper not secure

rear number plate deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 13 Dec 2022 44,968 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying at bottom (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (185/60x15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offside windscreen wiper not secure

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 13 Dec 2022 44,968 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying at bottom (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (185/60x15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offside windscreen wiper not secure

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 8 Dec 2021 43,071 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in between treads (185/60x15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 38,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 37,713 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2018 36,565 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2017 34,911 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

body damage

Fail 18 Dec 2017 34,910 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

body damage

Pass 9 Dec 2016 32,814 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

slight body damage

Pass 25 Nov 2015 30,350 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 27,019 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 21,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nearside front tyre

nails x2 in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear bush perishing

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 19 Dec 2013 21,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nearside front tyre

nails x2 in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped slightly

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear bush perishing

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2012 15,820 miles

osf seat belt slighty frayed

Pass 9 Feb 2012 10,432 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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HV09 HJN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HV09 HJN, 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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HV09 HJN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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