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WF09 VRU

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,628 mi
Last recorded77,628 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 VRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 77,628 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 75,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 75,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 71,290 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 71,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 64,846 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 54,431 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,550 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen slightly damaged but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,021 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,418 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 42,249 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,926 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 39,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,446 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,139 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 10,999 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 18 Apr 2013 8,778 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 6,763 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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WF09 VRU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF09 VRU registered?

WF09 VRU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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The MOT history for WF09 VRU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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