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FD09 WUV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,833 mi
Last recorded54,833 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 WUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 54,833 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2025 54,832 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2024 53,171 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 53,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 51,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Judder on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet in need of attention

Fail 2 Aug 2023 51,705 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Judder on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet in need of attention

Pass 12 Aug 2022 49,777 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,793 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + various stone cuts 1955016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + various stone cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 47,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + various stone cuts 1955016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + various stone cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 45,504 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,700 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 38,977 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 38,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working n/s/f jet (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 34,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,062 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,472 miles

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

front brakediscs+ pads

Pass 15 Aug 2014 20,271 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 20,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,280 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 15,280 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,690 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 8,582 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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FD09 WUV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

FD09 WUV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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