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WP09 HZJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,253 mi
Last recorded119,253 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 HZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 119,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 108,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Jan 2023 108,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 105,866 miles

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

Nearside Mirror cover missing

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2022 105,866 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Mirror cover missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole and leak from join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2021 104,155 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole and leak from join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 101,277 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 101,277 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 94,184 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres are low and worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Jul 2018 93,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres are low and worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,383 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,472 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 75,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,488 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,835 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,657 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 36,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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WP09 HZJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WP09 HZJ, 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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WP09 HZJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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