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WJ09 VEP

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,081 mi
Last recorded45,081 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 VEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,081 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot coming loose

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 8 Jan 2019 42,257 miles

o-s-r tyre on 1.6 mm front discs corroded oil leak both front tyres low inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2018 38,153 miles

n-s-r bump stop in poor condition o-s-r tyre low o-s-f headlight beam pattern poor oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 32,794 miles

oil leak

slight leak of grease from 0-s-f cv boot

Pass 25 Jan 2016 28,986 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,126 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 26,120 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,636 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 23,636 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,304 miles

offside and nearside front and rear tyres starting to perish no cords showing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,270 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 15,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VEP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ09 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

WJ09 VEP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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