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SH59 WRX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,920 mi
Last recorded82,920 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 WRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 82,920 miles

Bonnet catch faulty

Fail 10 Mar 2021 82,908 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet catch faulty

Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,437 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,376 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 56,376 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 45,644 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 45,644 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,538 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 40,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 35,667 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,983 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 29,983 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 21,495 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 21,495 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 14,645 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 14,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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SH59 WRX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SH59 WRX, 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 SH59 WRX registered?

SH59 WRX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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