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HW09 JXH

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,378 mi
Last recorded66,378 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 JXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 66,378 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 64,033 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,420 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,267 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 58,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and both rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,760 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 57,752 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded/broken off silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 52,301 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,665 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside front and both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 48,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside front and both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,549 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 36,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,150 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 26,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,278 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 JXH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JXH, 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 JXH registered?

HW09 JXH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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