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WG58 LVE

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,743 mi
Last recorded142,743 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG58 LVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 142,743 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 142,521 miles

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 125,642 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 125,642 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 107,466 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 107,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 91,801 miles

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

front lower valance damaged tape repaired

o/s rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust badley rusted

unable to open drivers window

Pass 5 May 2021 76,071 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to open drivers window

Pass 26 May 2020 67,750 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 67,470 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,086 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 67,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,997 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front age cracks in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear age cracks in tread

Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear age cracks in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front age cracks in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear age cracks in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

age cracks in all four tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,413 miles

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

age cracks in all tyres

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,990 miles

All tyres are noted to have age cracks in tread.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,990 miles

All tyres are noted to have age cracks in tread.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,986 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 11,777 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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WG58 LVE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG58 LVE, 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 WG58 LVE registered?

WG58 LVE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2009.

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