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HW09 GDJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,928 mi
Last recorded76,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 GDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 76,928 miles

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

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

Rear silencer breaking up

Fail 30 Jan 2026 76,928 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor cannot be stowed in the ‘off screen’ position (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear silencer breaking up

Pass 7 Feb 2025 74,521 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 71,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 67,712 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 63,930 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 63,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,709 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp Has Water Ingress

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp Has Water Ingress

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,428 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low on outer edges of tread

Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,287 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Trackrod Inner Ballend has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,971 miles

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

Topped up oil used 1L.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 21,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,895 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 GDJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GDJ, 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 GDJ registered?

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

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