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WG59 LTJ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,841 mi
Last recorded97,841 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 LTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 97,841 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 97,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension leg top mount bearing noisy

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,786 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,994 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked & perished

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has mounting bracket insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,128 miles

Rear exhaust has a mounting bracket insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2019 74,128 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust has a mounting bracket insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,443 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust has a mounting bracket insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,078 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,633 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undershields fited

Fail 12 Jul 2016 50,633 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undershields fited

Pass 23 Dec 2015 47,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,775 miles

nsr brake hanging on

rear brakediscs wearing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 34,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,402 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 28 Nov 2012 27,452 miles

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

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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WG59 LTJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG59 LTJ, 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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WG59 LTJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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