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RV59 WFO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,466 mi
Last recorded126,466 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 WFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 126,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 120,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside number plate light dim

handbrake travel long

Fail 9 Oct 2023 120,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside number plate light dim

handbrake travel long

Pass 19 Oct 2022 107,993 miles

Nearside Front headlight pore image

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror damaged cracked ( has center and osf mirror fitted ) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2022 107,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror damaged cracked ( has center and osf mirror fitted ) ()

Offside Front head light image pore

Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s headlight image poor.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 88,872 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened badly cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 82,161 miles

Coolant leak water pump plastic housing been leaking in past not leaking at test ()

Exhaust mounting defective one of the tail box mountings rusted off but supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 82,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak water pump plastic housing been leaking in past not leaking at test ()

Exhaust mounting defective one of the tail box mountings rusted off but supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge .on limit badly worn on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test nav mount ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,392 miles

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,596 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriated

Fail 23 Sep 2016 49,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriated

Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,091 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 42,091 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,977 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 36,977 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,470 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,334 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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RV59 WFO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RV59 WFO, 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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RV59 WFO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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