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CX09 WVO

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,950 mi
Last recorded135,950 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 WVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 135,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 135,862 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 131,380 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 131,325 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1955515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1955515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 125,095 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 125,057 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 121,037 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 121,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 117,418 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 115,134 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 112,966 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 112,963 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 110,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 109,063 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs are worn

front exhaust pipe bracket and both rear silencer support brackets broken

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 67,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,526 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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CX09 WVO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CX09 WVO, 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 CX09 WVO registered?

CX09 WVO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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