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FD09 WRN

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,562 mi
Last recorded70,562 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 WRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Marginal Pass (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,849 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,899 miles

Nearside Rear cut on side wall tyre 205/45/17wr

Offside Front pin hole outer cv boot

both front tyres wearing inside edges 205/45/17wr

Fail 12 Apr 2016 52,899 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshner hanging interior mirror (8.3.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear cut on side wall tyre 205/45/17wr

Offside Front pin hole outer cv boot

both front tyres wearing inside edges 205/45/17wr

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,546 miles

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

o/s outer cv joint gaiter has a slight leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 44,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s outer cv joint gaiter has a slight leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,020 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 31,020 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,524 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FD09 WRN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD09 WRN, 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 FD09 WRN registered?

FD09 WRN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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