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PE09 WLJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,794 mi
Last recorded76,794 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 WLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,794 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 76,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 64,800 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 57,446 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded./deteriorated but not insecure at time of test

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

Nearside Front lower wishbone rear rubber bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

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

Pass 26 May 2017 46,819 miles

Front Exhaust mount starting to come away in one section

Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,349 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,155 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,149 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 18,753 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,858 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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PE09 WLJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE09 WLJ, 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 PE09 WLJ registered?

PE09 WLJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is PE09 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE09 WLJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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