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WG09 WCV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,440 mi
Last recorded120,440 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 WCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 120,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,830 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,274 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Steering column slight play

Fail 15 Jun 2020 85,274 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Steering column slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,988 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs worn / corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking / deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 81,988 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn / corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking / deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 77,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 68,955 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bump stops missing

Signs of grease around cv joints. Boots and clips secure.

Slight play in steering rack inner joint, offside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Recommend replace screen. (8.3.1a)

Wishbone bushes beginning to crack, check next MOT/service

Fail 1 Jul 2017 68,955 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear bump stops missing

Signs of grease around cv joints. Boots and clips secure.

Slight play in steering rack inner joint, offside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Recommend replace screen. (8.3.1a)

Wishbone bushes beginning to crack, check next MOT/service

Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,708 miles

exhaust back strap corroded and broken but not effecting the support

Fail 12 Jul 2016 27,708 miles

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure cv boot clip split (2.2.C.1g)

exhaust back strap corroded and broken but not effecting the support

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,037 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 53,037 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,329 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 43,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs are slightly lipped

Pass 2 Jul 2013 33,050 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 33,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,360 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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WG09 WCV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

WG09 WCV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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