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AU09 WEF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,063 mi
Last recorded91,063 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 WEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,063 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 91,014 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 87,046 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 87,046 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 78,763 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Partially broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,504 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Partially broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 72,476 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Partially broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,407 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 67,407 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,256 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 61,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 49,808 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,207 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,944 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 44,944 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 41,162 miles

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition at sidewall.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 41,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition at sidewall.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,342 miles

exhaust system rear silencer support strap corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 32,887 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint

Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,833 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 29,833 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,467 miles

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

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 WEF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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