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WG09 VST

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,438 mi
Last recorded47,438 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 VST
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 47,438 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 47,437 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 47,061 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 46,494 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 46,494 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 46,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 44,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,170 miles

Front Wiper delay stays in operation after testing wipers and turning off switch with engine running.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust box retaining bracket has been modified

Fail 12 Jul 2018 43,170 miles

Front Wiper delay stays in operation after testing wipers and turning off switch with engine running.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust box retaining bracket has been modified

Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,370 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 41,370 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,889 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 38,889 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both xs faded amber (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 34,907 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,199 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 28,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 25,081 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 25,081 miles

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

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 VST is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WG09 VST, 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 VST registered?

WG09 VST is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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