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WF09 KCV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,280 mi
Last recorded91,280 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 KCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 86,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly misshaped.175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Light becoming white. (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake travel.

Fail 20 Jan 2025 86,885 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Engine oil filler cap missing. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly misshaped.175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Light becoming white. (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake travel.

Pass 2 Feb 2024 81,262 miles

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

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 9 Jan 2023 70,474 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 70,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + outer tread worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 62,746 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 62,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,608 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 55,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 51,509 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 48,848 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 48,848 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,935 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 38,369 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 38,369 miles

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)

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 33,906 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 29,730 miles

cracks in wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2012 26,199 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 22,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

damage to o/s sill area

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,991 miles

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

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

damage to o/s sill area

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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WF09 KCV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF09 KCV, 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 WF09 KCV registered?

WF09 KCV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is WF09 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF09 KCV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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