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AU09 WCX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,132 mi
Last recorded101,132 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 WCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 101,132 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 101,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 96,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jul 2025 96,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2024 91,109 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 88,637 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,428 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,616 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,687 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 74,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,255 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front tyres getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,767 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,752 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 57,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 51,313 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 44,847 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 38,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2013 38,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 30,809 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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AU09 WCX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU09 WCX, 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 AU09 WCX registered?

AU09 WCX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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