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WG59 VHC

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,192 mi
Last recorded80,192 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 VHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 80,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 72,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 16 Jun 2021 72,798 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 27 Jun 2020 65,549 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,235 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear coil springs getting corroded

slight engine oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,056 miles

Offside Front inner tyre wearing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2017 51,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,372 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 37,917 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,552 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 26,758 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,122 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 20,122 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VHC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VHC, 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 WG59 VHC registered?

WG59 VHC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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