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WG09 VTA

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,602 mi
Last recorded136,602 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 136,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 136,602 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 130,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 127,355 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 123,044 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 117,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 117,118 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 113,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 109,771 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,167 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,441 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,733 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,899 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 68,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,438 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,871 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,375 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 32,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VTA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

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

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