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HW09 FAJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,427 mi
Last recorded26,427 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 FAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 26,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 26,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 25,914 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 25,914 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 24,653 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 22,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,242 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,035 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 13,297 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,935 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 7,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,943 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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HW09 FAJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HW09 FAJ, 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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What year was HW09 FAJ registered?

HW09 FAJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is HW09 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW09 FAJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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