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WJ09 RZM

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,683 mi
Last recorded83,683 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 RZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,683 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 83,683 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant bottle empty

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,358 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 76,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,666 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 65,665 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 58,845 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken on weld

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,215 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 53,215 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,820 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 38,758 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 38,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,750 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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WJ09 RZM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJ09 RZM, 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 WJ09 RZM registered?

WJ09 RZM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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