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WG09 NLF

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,675 mi
Last recorded68,675 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 NLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 68,675 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 61,699 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 52,951 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 9 May 2023 46,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front body damage

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 45,189 miles

both front tyres cracking between treads

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside rear coil spring corroding

offside front body work damage

oil around engine

Pass 10 May 2021 43,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front body damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 41,950 miles

both front tyres perishing

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroding around mounting strap

Fail 12 May 2020 41,950 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroding around mounting strap

Pass 10 Jun 2019 39,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear coil spring corroded

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2019 39,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear coil spring corroded

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,334 miles

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

high level stop light not working

nearside rear coil spring corroding

nearside wiper slightly smearing

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 13 Jun 2018 36,334 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

high level stop light not working

nearside rear coil spring corroding

nearside wiper slightly smearing

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2017 34,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 34,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,498 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 28,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,044 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,331 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2014 25,249 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 23,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,716 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WG09 NLF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG09 NLF, 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 WG09 NLF registered?

WG09 NLF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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