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FD09 WSK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,321 mi
Last recorded45,321 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 WSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 45,321 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 45,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 39,207 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus spring mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 39,204 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus spring mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 35,309 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 32,398 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 32,398 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 29,681 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 25,194 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 22,465 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 18,296 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 18,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 17,043 miles

Spare tyre flat

Fail 4 Aug 2017 17,042 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Jun 2016 15,917 miles

Front brake discs badly corroding - BORDERLINE

High level stop inop

Imbalance on front brakes - BORDERLINE

N/S wiper smearing

N/SF tyre badly splitting on outer wall and getting low - BORDERLINE

N/SR Coil Spring corroding - Rear Shock Absorbers slightly damp

O/SF tyre splitting and getting low

Rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 25 Jun 2015 15,226 miles

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

high level stop innop

n/s/f tyre cracking and deep cut on outer wall

wipers smearing

wishbone front bushes splitting

Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,226 miles

high level stop innop

n/s/f tyre cracking and deep cut on outer wall

wipers smearing

wishbone front bushes splitting

Pass 27 Jun 2014 13,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jun 2014 13,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 11,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 8,389 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 8,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WSK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 FD09 WSK, 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 WSK registered?

FD09 WSK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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